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Tzatziki Homemade Recipe

Creamy, dreamy homemade Tzatziki! This recipe, adapted from Canadian Living magazine, is bursting with fresh cucumber and a double dose of garlicky goodness. Perfect as a dip for fresh veggies (crudités), or scooped up with warm pita bread. Chill for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld perfectly. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 302.5 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Tzatziki Homemade

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How to Make Tzatziki Homemade

  1. Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Add 2 cups of Greek yogurt and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until 1 cup of whey has drained.
  2. While the yogurt is draining, prepare the remaining ingredients: finely dice 1 medium cucumber (about 1 cup, after peeling, seeding and dicing), mince 4-6 cloves garlic (depending on preference), and zest 1 lemon.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the drained yogurt, diced cucumber, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice (plus the zest), minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Stir gently to combine, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop. The longer it chills, the better it tastes!
  5. Serve chilled with your favorite crudités, pita bread, or as a topping for grilled meats.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

69g

Fat

40g

Carbs

7g

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