Greek Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek summer meal which is served cold and accompanied with fresh bread.

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Ingredients to prepare tzaztiki

2 cucumbers

600 g of natural Greek yogurt (compact)

1 or more cloves of garlic, according to taste

2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon of apple vinegar

salt

tzatziki ingredients
Ingredients to prepare tzatziki: cucumbers, natural Greek yogurt, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, apple vinegar and salt

 

Preparation

Peel, grate, salt cucumber and let them rest for 15 minutes. Then, whip them with garlic, oil and vinegar. Add yogurt to the mixture, salt and let it cool in the fridge for about 2 hours before serving.

 

tzatziki
Peel, grate, salt cucumber and let them sit for 15 minutes. Then, whip them with garlic, oil and vinegar. Add yogurt, salt and let it cool in the fridge for 2 hours.

 

Alternatives

Tzatziki with nuts or almonds and peeled and minced hazelnuts can be a tasty alternative.

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Tzatziki with nuts or almonds and peeled and minced hazelnuts can be a tasty alternative.

 

Information and suggestions

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek summer meal which is served cold and accompanied with fresh bread. You can garnish it with some leaves of mint, olives and some cucumber roses.

tzatziki
Tzatziki is a traditional Greek meal served cold and accompanied with fresh bread. You can garnish it with some leaves of mint, olives and some cucumber roses.
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