{"id":498,"date":"2022-02-25T15:17:17","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T15:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/beaverbag\/?p=498"},"modified":"2022-02-25T15:17:54","modified_gmt":"2022-02-25T15:17:54","slug":"greek-tzatziki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/beaverbag\/?p=498","title":{"rendered":"Greek Tzatziki"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/tzatiki.jpg?resize=471%2C577&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-517\" width=\"471\" height=\"577\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Greek Tzatziki is a crisp and tangy dip made from plain yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, dill, olive oil and lemon juice. Tzatziki is typically eaten cold with a side of warm pita bread, but can also be served as a dressing for a Greek salad. Creamy and refreshing, this dip is simple to make which gives you more time to go about your day!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Notes: You can substitute Greek plain yogurt for  plain yogurt if desired. To prevent your dip from being watered down, soak up extra water from the cucumber with a paper towel before adding to mixture.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total Time: 10 mins                        Servings: 4 to 6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Ingredients:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 cup plain yogurt<\/li><li>1\/4 cup chopped cucumber<\/li><li>1 garlic clove, diced<\/li><li>1 tbs lemon juice <\/li><li>1\/2 tbs olive oil<\/li><li>1 1\/2 tbs dill<\/li><li>salt and pepper to taste<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Utensils Needed:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1 medium mixing bowl<\/li><li>cutting board<\/li><li>sharp knife<\/li><li>measuring cups<\/li><li>measuring spoons<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gather ingredients, cutting board and mixing bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_095150.jpg?resize=360%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-502\" width=\"360\" height=\"480\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chop cucumber (peeling optional), and garlic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-2\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_101653.jpg?resize=600%2C600&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_101653.jpg?resize=900%2C900&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-square\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row columns-1\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_095722_05-1024x1024.jpg?resize=600%2C600&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_095722_05-1024x1024.jpg?resize=900%2C900&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_095722_05-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_095722_05-1024x1024.jpg?resize=1500%2C1500&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 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yogurt, cucumber and garlic. Mix ingredients together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"805\" data-id=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_095854-1.jpg?resize=604%2C805&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-509\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"805\" data-id=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_095805-1.jpg?resize=604%2C805&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_100434_01_saved-768x1024.jpg?resize=600%2C600&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_100434_01_saved-768x1024.jpg?resize=900%2C900&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_100434_01_saved-768x1024.jpg?resize=1200%2C1200&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_100434_01_saved-768x1024.jpg?resize=1500%2C1500&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_100434_01_saved-768x1024.jpg?resize=1800%2C1800&#038;strip=info&#038;ssl=1 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/osu-wams-blogs-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/blogs.dir\/4323\/files\/2022\/02\/20220224_133117.jpg?resize=604%2C453&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-516\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipe will stay fresh for up to 4 days in the fridge. Olive oil can give a yellowish appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tzatziki can be used as a dressing for salads, a sauce for chicken and rice bowls or as a delicious dip for fresh vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greek Tzatziki is a crisp and tangy dip made from plain yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, dill, olive oil and lemon juice. Tzatziki is typically eaten cold with a side of warm pita bread, but can also be served as a dressing for a Greek salad. 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