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Dad's Greek Tzatziki
Sauce

Dad's Greek Tzatziki

25 minServes 12Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • English cucumber (shredded and strained)Produce1 piece
  • Greek yogurt (5% or whole fat, preferably Fage)Dairy907 g
  • sour creamDairy227 g
  • lemon (juiced)Produce2 pieces
  • fresh dill (finely chopped)Produce45 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepper (white pepper works too)Spices4 g
  • olive oilPantry240 ml

per serving

Nutrition

228kcal

Carbs
4 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
22 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl
  • Citrus juicer
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the cucumber

    • Shred the English cucumber.
    • Strain it well to remove excess water.
    Step 1
  2. Juice the lemons

    • Slice the lemons and juice them, leaving a little peel for color.
    Step 2
  3. Combine the base

    • Add the Greek yogurt and sour cream to a bowl.
    • Add the drained cucumber, lemon juice and chopped dill.
    • Mix everything together.
    Step 3
  4. Season and add garlic

    • Add the salt, pepper and olive oil.
    • Mince the garlic finely so no pieces remain and stir it in.
    • Mix well until fully combined.
    Step 4
  5. Rest before serving

    • Chill the tzatziki so the flavors develop.
    • It is good right away but even better after a few hours.
    Step 5