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Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek cucumber yogurt dip. It’s\u00a0a great summer side dish that adds protein and a fresh cool flavour to any meal. \u00a0 It\u00a0pairs\u00a0perfectly\u00a0as part of a full Greek Feast with Super Greens Spanakopita<\/a>, Greek Lemon Potatoes<\/a>, and Greek Salad<\/a>, or can be enjoyed alongside falafels, zucchini fritters, in wraps, burgers, or as a sandwich spread.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Cucumber boasts several\u00a0health benefits thanks to its B-vitamins, vitamin-K, and actually has\u00a0cooling properties to help beat the\u00a0summer heat!<\/p>\n
This dip\u00a0lasts well for a few days when sealed in the fridge.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tTzatziki is a refreshing Greek cucumber dip or sauce. This is delicious with pita, lemon potatoes, falafels, burgers, carrot sticks etc.\t<\/p>\n
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- 1 cucumber<\/li>\n
- 1 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt<\/li>\n
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill<\/li>\n
- \u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n
- Pinch of salt<\/li>\n
- 1 tsp. olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n
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- Grate the cucumber and place in the center of a cheese cloth, clean dish towel, or 2 paper towels doubled over. If you’re preparing other dishes, you can lightly salt the cucumber and leave it for some time while water extracts<\/li>\n
- When you’re ready, gently squeeze the cucumber to remove most of the liquid.<\/li>\n
- In a bowl, mix the cucumber, yogurt, dill, garlic powder, lemon juice, and pinch of salt.<\/li>\n
- Taste and season as needed<\/li>\n
- Chill in the fridge to let the flavors mix & mingle.<\/li>\n
- Drizzle with 1 tsp. of olive oil and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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