Tzatziki Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tzatziki Recipe). This is something I made with my Mom growing up. Truly a wonderful Greek accompaniment to many meals, especially meats, or as a dip for veggies and pita bread. Strained yogurt may be found at Greek groceries and specialty shops, or use the method listed in the steps. Adjust the amount of garlic to taste. Opa!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 6hrs

Total: 6hrs20 mins

Servings: 32

Yield: 6 cups

Tzatziki Recipe

Ingredients

32 ounces plain yogurt

1 large English cucumber

peeled and shredded

5 cloves garlic

minced

3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place a cheese cloth over a medium bowl and strain the yogurt 6 hours in the refrigerator or over night.

Step 2

Drain as much excess liquid from the cucumber and garlic as possible.

Step 3

In a large bowl mix together the yogurt cucumber garlic vinegar olive oil and salt. Stir until a thick mixture has formed.

Nutritional Information

Tzatziki Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 35.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 2.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 2.2g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Cholesterol: 1.7mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 23.5IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Vitamin C: 0.6mg 1%

Folate: 3.7mcg 1%

Calcium: 53.5mg 5%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 6mg 2%

Potassium: 80.3mg 2%

Sodium: 19.9mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 19.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.