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    Skinny Tzatziki


    Source of Recipe


    Gina's WW

    Recipe Introduction


    Tzatziki is a classic Greek cucumber yogurt sauce or dip. It is served as a condiment on gyros, fish and souvlakis, and other Greek dishes or it is served as a dip with pita wedges. I personally love it on my Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts, on chicken burgers, as a dip with crudites and even drizzled over Greek salad. I can't think of a better time to make this with all the cucumbers and fresh herbs growing in my garden right now. Chives aren't typically added but I love the flavor it adds to it. Some people also like to add mint leaves. Straining the yogurt and cucumbers are a must to make this thick, so don't skip this step!

    List of Ingredients




    Skinny Tzatziki
    Servings: 8 • Serving Size: 1/4 cup • Points: 0 pts
    Calories: 17.8 • Fat: 0 g • Protein: 2.6 g • Carb: 1.7 g • Fiber: 0.1 g

    * 8 oz fat free greek yogurt (I used Fage)
    * 1 small cucumber, peeled and seeded (1 cup grated and drained)
    * 1 clove garlic, crushed
    * 1 tsp lemon juice
    * 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
    * 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
    * kosher salt and fresh pepper

    Strain the yogurt using a metal strainer or a coffee filter for a few hours to remove as much liquid as possible. Set aside.


    Scoop seeds out of the cucumber with a small spoon. Place cucumber in a mini food processor or grate with a box cheese grater. Drain the liquid from the cucumber in a metal strainer and sprinkle with a little salt (this helps release the liquid). You may want to use the back of a spoon to help squeeze out any excess liquid.

    Combine strained cucumber, garlic, yogurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dill, chives and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

    Makes about 2 cups. Store in refrigerator for about a week.

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