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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