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Classic tzatziki
Side Dish

Classic tzatziki

Fresh, creamy classic tzatziki with yoghurt, cucumber and garlic. Good as a dip or a side for grill, fish, vegetables and bread.

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15 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

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  • 1⅔ cup Greek yoghurt
  • 1 stk cucumber
  • 2 fed garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the cucumber

    1. Rinse the cucumber and chop it very finely.
    2. Squeeze out the excess liquid from the cucumber.
    6 min
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  2. 2

    Stir the tzatziki

    1. Stir yoghurt, cucumber, pressed garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper together in a bowl.
    6 min
    Bowl
  3. 3

    Rest

    1. Chill the tzatziki and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
    30 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

70kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

6g

Carbs

2g

Serving Size

50g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve cold as a dip or side.

Drink Pairings

  • • Cold: Water

Side Pairings

  • • Bread

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in a closed container in the fridge.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Squeeze as much liquid as you can from the cucumber for a thick tzatziki.

Serving

  • • Tastes best after resting in the fridge.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add fresh dill or mint for extra freshness.

Health

  • Use skyr instead of yoghurt for more protein.

Method

  • You can also blend briefly for a fully even dip.

Toppings

  • Olive oil

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla