Itโ€™s Greek Week!

Well โ€ฆ maybe not officially, but it is in my book.

To start off the F&F Greek Week (now itโ€™s official), Iโ€™m sharing a little recipe for one of my MOST favorite snack foods.

Ever been to a Greek restaurant and thought to yourself, โ€œwhat on earth is this tasty white yogurt-ie sauce on my plate?! Itโ€™s wonderful and I canโ€™t figure out whatโ€™s in it! Excuse me, waiter? May I have some more?โ€

Welp, Iโ€™m here to share: itโ€™s called Tzatziki (pronounced za-ZEE-kee) and I figured out how to make it.

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek side dish/sauce made with Greek yogurt (shocker) and cucumber. It acts as a wonderful cool sauce for grilled spiced meats, dressing for a hearty Greek salad, or as a dipper for veggies and naan/pita.

It can be made with fresh mint or dill, if you have some handy and want to experiment with different flavors. I left mine simple and drizzled the top with a nice EVOO โ€“ just a little kiss of extra flavor.

I like to serve Tzatziki with cucumber discs, carrots, celery, spoons, grilled whole-wheat naan bread, and any other tasty veggie I deem, โ€œdip-able!โ€

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Although not paleo, this recipe definitely falls into the โ€œclean foodsโ€ category.

This stuff makes me really really happy.

Enjoy.

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    Homemade Tzatziki

    5 from 1 vote
    By Cassy
    Prep: 5 minutes
    Total: 5 minutes
    Servings: servings
    Tzatziki is a traditional Greek side dish/sauce made with Greek yogurt (shocker) and cucumber. It acts as a wonderful cool sauce for grilled spiced meats, dressing for a hearty Greek salad, or as a dipper for veggies and naan/pita.

    Ingredients  

    • 500 grams Greek Yogurt dairy free yogurt for Whole 30
    • ยฝ Medium-Sized Cucumber deseeded & finely chopped
    • 1 ยฝ tablespoons Minced Garlic ~ 4 large cloves worth
    • 1 Lemon Juiced
    • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil for garnish/drizzle

    Instructions 

    • Pour the extra water off the top of the Greek yogurt. You want it to be as thick as possible. (Feel free to let the yogurt drain in a cheesecloth for a few hours for an extra thick texture).
    • Press the deseeded and chopped cucumber in cheesecloth or paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible. Press down and squeeze, donโ€™t worry about bruising.
    • Stir all the ingredients together.
    • Drizzle with a little EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) to finish, if you so desire.
    • Serve with any veggies or grilled flat bread.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 0.2mg

    Additional Info

    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Greek
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 50
    Keyword: classic tzatziki, homemade tzatziki

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    Cassy Joy Garcia, NC

    Cassy Joy Garcia, a New York Times best-selling author, of Cook Once Dinner Fix, Cook Once Eat All Week, and Fed and Fit as well as the creative force behind the popular food blog Fed & Fit.


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    15 Comments

    1. Can you freeze these little patties? Would you freeze them before or after you cook them?

      1. Hi Loren! You could try freezing it in ice cube trays for an easy use when you would like a little bit at a time. We donโ€™t believe the texture will be quite the same, but it is worth a shot. There is no cooking involved in the recipe though.

      1. Hi KC! You could try freezing it in ice cube trays for an easy use when you would like a little bit at a time. We donโ€™t believe the texture will be quite the same, but it is worth a shot. If you do try it, let us know how it holds up!

    2. I made this tonight and it was amazing!! Great flavor, wouldnโ€™t change a thing. Which is saying a lot, because I make home cooked meals everyday and always have to tweak the recipe in some way. Thanks so much!

    3. Your Tzatziki looks amazing! Great pics, too! Canโ€™t wait to test your recipe! ๐Ÿ˜€

      1. Thank, Samantha! Iโ€™d love to know what you think about how it comes out!

    4. Another great recipe Cassy! I am very into my greek yogurt lately. Keep โ€™em coming!