Tzatziki is a popular, traditional Mediterranean Diet recipe. This Greek dip makes a delicious and filling appetizer or snack. It goes very well with dolmades or simply served with pita or cut vegetables. You can use more or less garlic depending upon your taste preferences.
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Koula Barydakis was born into a long tradition of eating and living Mediterranean on the Greek island of Crete. She is a chef who has worked in many of ...
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Don’t you have to drain the yogurt of excess water
If you use Greek yogurt, then there’s no need because it’s thick enough. If you use regular yogurt, then definitely!