Authentic Greek Tzatziki
Description
This is an authentic Greek recipe for tzatziki, the famous cucumber and yogurt dip. Make sure to use full-fat Greek yogurt and drain the cucumber well. Serve with pita bread.
Ingredients
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
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1 large cucumber
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salt to taste
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1 (17 3/5 ounce) container full fat plain Greek yogurt (such as FAGE Total®)
Directions
1
Stir together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and let sit while you prepare the cucumber.
2
Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthways; scrape out all the seeds. Grate cucumber with a cheese grater into a sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Strain out as much liquid as possible by pressing down in the sieve with the palm of your hand. Alternately you can wring cucumber out in a clean tea towel. Add cucumber and yogurt to the garlic mixture. Mix until well combined and season with salt to taste.