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Kittencal's Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)

Here's how you make Kittencal's Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber and Yogurt Salad)
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups plain Greek yogurt (yiaourti sakoulas)
  • 2 pounds cucumbers (about 3 medium, peeled and chopped finely)
  • 3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (if you like a strong garlic taste add in more!)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (DO NOT use dried mint!)
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Put the finely chopped cucumbers in a sieve and press out as much excess liquid as possible. In a large bowl mix the minced garlic with the salt into a paste. Add in the Greek yogurt (or strained yogurt) with garlic/salt paste, add to the drained cucumbers, mint, olive oil, more salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 2: Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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