Tzatziki Cucumber Dill Garlic Greek Yogurt Dip Recipes

TZATZIKI - CUCUMBER, DILL & GARLIC GREEK YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Peel and quarter the cucumber lengthwise. Remove the inside seeds and dice the remaining cucumber into small pieces. Spread the cucumbers over your cutting board and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes with the salt.
• The salt will draw the moisture out of the cucumber, which is important so your tzatziki stays thick. After 15 minutes of sitting with the salt, take a couple of paper towels and squeeze out any excess moisture from the cucumbers.
• In a medium bowl, combine the cucumbers with the remaining ingredients and stir well. Serve chilled with grilled pita bread, raw veggies or as an accompaniment to these fantastic Mediterranean Lamb & Couscous Stuffed Peppers!

TZATZIKI SAUCE -YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP

Steps:

• Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Place yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain, 8 hours to overnight.
• Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
• Mix yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours.

TZATZIKI SAUCE: GREEK YOGURT, CUCUMBER, DILL AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Sprinkle grated cucumber with salt. Let sit in a colander to drain for 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess water with your hands.
• Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, oil, dill and salt in a bowl. Mix well.
• You can either serve immediately or chill in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.