{"id":"69e47e4e-5b5d-4e32-82d8-54a42608aab5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/69e47e4e-5b5d-4e32-82d8-54a42608aab5","source_url":"https://alexandracooks.com/2020/06/16/tzatziki-greek-cucumber-yogurt-sauce/","title":"Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)","description":"Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt- and cucumber-based condiment, typically seasoned with herbs such as mint and dill, garlic, and lemon. I grew up eating it with this chicken souvlaki, but I find it to be such a nice match for roasted vegetables, such as this eggplant salad, and vegetable burgers, such as these mushroom and sweet potato veggie burgers or these falafel burgers.","servings":2,"servings_text":"2","prep_time":"PT10M","total_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://alexandracooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/plateoftzatziki_alexandraskitchen-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 large or 3 small cucumbers (about 8 – 10 oz)","item":"large or 3 small cucumbers","quantity":1,"preparation":"about 8 – 10 oz"},{"text":"1 cup plain Greek yogurt, I like the Fage 5%","item":"plain Greek yogurt, I like the Fage 5%","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 clove garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":1,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"2-3 tablespoons minced herbs, such as mint and/or dill","item":"minced herbs, such as mint and/or dill","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1.5 tablespoons fresh-squeeze lemon juice (from about 1/2 a lemon)","item":"fresh-squeeze lemon juice","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"from about 1/2 a lemon"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Grate the cucumber coarsely on a box grater. Transfer to a sieve and set over a bowl to drain. Squeeze the cucumber a little bit to encourage the moisture to drain out. Let drain for at least 5 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"In a medium bowl, stir the cucumber into the yogurt, along with the garlic, herbs, lemon, and salt. Taste. Adjust with more salt and lemon to taste."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T20:55:29.599342+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T20:55:29.599342+00:00"}