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title	tags	date
Tzatziki	basic snack spread traditional	2022-04-16

A traditional greek dip that goes well with crackers, celery and carrots or in a greek gyro. Great for parties and sharing with your family friends. Can be eaten immediately after preparation or after a few hours of being in the fridge for enhanced flavor.

• ⏲️ Prep time: 2 min
• 🍳 Cook time: 6 min
• 🍽️ Servings: 3

Ingredients

• Greek yogurt, 2 cups
• Cucumber, 3 inches
• Dill
• Garlic, 1 clove/teaspoon
• Olive oil, 1 teaspoon
• Lemon/lime or vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Finely grate the cucumber and chop the dill
2. Strain the cucumber thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel
3. Mash the garlic and the olive oil in a mortar and pestle
4. Add all three to the Greek yogurt
5. Squeeze in some lemon/lime or vinegar
6. Add a generous pinch of salt and small pinch of pepper
7. Optionally add some extra olive oil
8. Stir and enjoy with your favorite snack