Tzatziki Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Shallots | 1 Medium, peeled | |
| Onions | 1 Large, peeled | |
| Garlic | 10 Clove (50 gm), peeled | |
| Cucumber | 2 Large, peeled, halved, de-seeded | |
| Lemon juice | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Greek yogurt/Plain yogurt | 1 Quart | |
| Olive oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Red wine vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Kosher salt | 1⁄2 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 877 Calories from Fat 142
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16 g24.7%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g12%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1255.1 mg52.3%
Total Carbohydrates 96 g31.9%
Dietary Fiber 6.4 g25.8%
Sugars 55.6 g
Protein 93 g185.4%
Vitamin A 18.8% Vitamin C 85.9%
Calcium 134.2% Iron 18.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Chop garlic and shallots in a food processor and then change the blades and shred the cucumber and onions. Empty the contents into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the lemon juice, Greek yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar and the salt to the bowl. Stir well.
SERVING
3. Garnish the tzatziki with tomatoes wedges and some olives.
4. Serve it with Greek flat bread and grilled seafood, chicken, lamb or beef kabobs or use it as a spread.
TIPS
You can put salt and drain the cucumber if you like a thick sauce.
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