Andrea's Authentic Greek Ziziki

Andrea's Authentic Greek Ziziki

  • Serves: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Andrea's Authentic Greek Ziziki

Andrea's Authentic Greek Ziziki

Diets

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten free

Ingredients

  • Produce

    • 1/2 Cucumber
    • 3/4 tsp Garlic powder
    • 1/2 Lemon, Juice of small to medium
    • 1 tbsp Oregano or mint, fresh
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Dairy

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt

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Description

My friend, Andrea, spends part of every summer with her grandparents in Greece. She still hasnt mastered the language, but has learned a thing or two about Greek cooking. This is her grandmothers ziziki recipe which, as far as I know, has never been written down before. Made with thick, creamy Greek yogurt, good olive oil and fresh Mediterranean herbs, the flavors will whisk you straight to a sun-drenched village overlooking the Aegean.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 small to medium lemon
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or mint, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Stir all ingredients together in small bowl.
  • Serve with vegetables, such as sliced cucumbers, carrots and cherry tomatoes, or with pita wedges.
  • Serves: Makes 1 1/2 cups
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My friend, Andrea, spends part of every summer with her grandparents in Greece. She still hasn't mastered the language, but has learned a thing or two about Greek cooking. This is her grandmother's ziziki recipe which, as far as I know, has never been written down before. Made with thick, creamy Greek yogurt, good olive oil and fresh Mediterranean herbs, the flavors will whisk you straight to a sun-drenched village overlooking the Aegean.

Andrea's Authentic Greek Ziziki

  • Produce

    • 1/2 Cucumber
    • 3/4 tsp Garlic powder
    • 1/2 Lemon, Juice of small to medium
    • 1 tbsp Oregano or mint, fresh
  • Baking & Spices

    • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Oils & Vinegars

    • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Dairy

    • 1 cup Greek yogurt

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Andrea's Authentic Greek Ziziki Recipe on Food52

My friend, Andrea, spends part of every summer with her grandparents in Greece. She still hasn't mastered the language, but has learned a thing or two about Greek cooking. This is her grandmother's ziziki recipe which, as far as I know, has never been written down before. Made with thick, creamy Greek yogurt, good olive oil and fresh Mediterranean herbs, the flavors will whisk you straight to a sun-drenched village overlooking the Aegean.