Tzatziki

📜 Collection: Al Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A refreshing, traditional Greek tzatziki made with strained yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a chilled starter, dip, or light cold soup.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
15 mins	0 mins	8 hours	4 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Grater
• Strainer
• Plastic wrap
• Serving bowls

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Ingredients

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
3 cups	Plain Yogurt
2 cloves	Garlic	peeled, crushed, and minced
1 medium	Cucumber	peeled and grated
1 generous tbsp	Olive Oil
Juice of 1/2	Lemon	strained
To taste	Salt
To taste	Fresh Mint	chopped, or fresh dill (do not use dried)

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine and Chill

1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the 3 cups plain yogurt, 2 cloves garlic (peeled, crushed, and minced), 1 medium cucumber (peeled and grated), 1 generous tbsp olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon (strained), and salt to taste. Do not add the herbs yet.
2. Mix together thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
3. Seal the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight to allow the garlic and cucumber flavors to fully infuse the yogurt.

Step 2: Garnish and Serve

4. Before serving, give the chilled mixture a thorough stir.
5. Spoon the mixture into chilled soup cups or serving bowls.
6. Sprinkle generously with chopped fresh mint or dill (which must be fresh and not dried) just before serving for a bright, aromatic finish.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dish requires at least 8 hours of chilling to develop its signature flavor. Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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