TZATZIKI CUCUMBER DIPPING SAUCE

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Make and share this Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups plain yogurt, regular
3 large cucumbers, peeled and seeded
salt
3 garlic cloves (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
fresh ground pepper (optional)
1/4 cup freshly chopped mint leaf (or to taste) (optional)

Steps:

  • Line a sieve with a double thickness of dampened cheesecloth.
  • Spoon in yogurt and set the sieve over a bowl.
  • Refrigerate for two to three hours or until yogurt is about half its volume, nicely thick and creamy.
  • Shred or cut cucumber into julienne strips.
  • Place in a colander in sink or over a bowl, sprinkle generously with salt, mix well and let drain for at least 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Rinse and gently pat dry.
  • In a mortor and pestal muddle the garlic into a bit salt.
  • Add to the thickened yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and if desired, the pepper and mint.
  • Mix well.
  • Serve or refrigerate for a day or two so flavors mingle.
  • Stir again before serving and sprinkle with additional minced mint leaves if desired.

Rayhan Khandaker
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This tzatziki sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I used it as a dip for vegetables and it was the perfect summer snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Nwaokoro Victory
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This tzatziki sauce is the best! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I use it as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit!


Piper Gargett
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I made this tzatziki sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Mabula Ivan
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This tzatziki sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I used it as a dip for vegetables and it was the perfect summer snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Enock Ngendahayo
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This tzatziki sauce is the best! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I use it as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit!


MILLER PRINCE
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I made this tzatziki sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Jenna Park
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This tzatziki sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I used it as a dip for vegetables and it was the perfect summer snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Sofia Peneva
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This tzatziki sauce is the best! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I use it as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit!


Christa Wafula
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I made this tzatziki sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Zlt Lian
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This tzatziki sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I used it as a dip for vegetables and it was the perfect summer snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Mark Mcdermott
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This tzatziki sauce is the best! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I use it as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit!


Smarika Shai
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I made this tzatziki sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Khalipha
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This tzatziki sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I used it as a dip for vegetables and it was the perfect summer snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Reforced
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I love this tzatziki sauce! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I use it as a dip for vegetables, as a spread on sandwiches, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit!


Adhil Khan
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This tzatziki sauce is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Marty
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I made this tzatziki sauce for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Noman Niaz
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This tzatziki sauce was so easy to make and it tasted delicious! I used it as a dip for vegetables and it was the perfect summer snack. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


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