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Tzatziki

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This Greek appetizer features Plain Yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar, Large Cucumbers 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, Salt To Taste 1 x Fresh Ground Pepper(2 Taste, Large Cloves Garlic, Minced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2
Calories: 155.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Greek appetizer features Plain Yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar, Large Cucumbers 1 tablespoon Olive Oil, Salt To Taste 1 x Fresh Ground Pepper(2 Taste, Large Cloves Garlic, Minced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Plain Yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 whole Large Cucumbers
  • 1 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Salt To Taste
  • 1 x Fresh Ground Pepper(2 Taste)
  • 2 whole Large Cloves Garlic, Minced
Directions
  1. 1
    Line a sieve with a damp cheesecloth and place over a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Dump the yogurt into the sieve,
  3. 3
    cover with plastic
  4. 4
    wrap , and
  5. 5
    allow to
  6. 6
    drain in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  7. 7
    Peel the cucumbers.
  8. 8
    Cut them in alf lengthwise.
  9. 9
    Using a teaspoon, scrape out and discard the seeds.
  10. 10
    Grate the cucumbers into a colander, using the large holes on a four-sided grater.
  11. 11
    Salt the cumcumbers and allow them to drain for 1/2 hour.
  12. 12
    Place the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl and marinate while the cucumbers are draining.
  13. 13
    Squeeze the drained cucumbers as dry as possible and blot on paper towels.
  14. 14
    Place in the bowl with the marinated garlic.
  15. 15
    Add the drained yougurt and stir.
  16. 16
    Add a few grindings of fresh pepper and salt if necessary.
  17. 17
    Serve with toasted pita bread triangles

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 155.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.3g7%
Saturated Fat 2.4g12%
Cholesterol 13.2mg5%
Sodium 97561.1mg4066%
Total Carbohydrate 23.9g8%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g6%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 7.5g15%

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

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