Ready in

5 mins

Cuisine

Greek

Prep Time

5 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~90 kcal
Recipe by Poesía de fogón on Instagram
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the base

    Add 70g of pickled gherkins and 2 garlic cloves (with the germ removed) to a food processor. Process until very finely chopped.

  2. Combine ingredients

    Transfer the finely chopped gherkins and garlic to a bowl. Add 250g of natural Greek yogurt, chopped spearmint/mint, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Mix thoroughly

    Stir all ingredients together until well combined and smooth.

  4. Serve

    Spoon the tzatziki onto a serving plate, create a swirl in the center, and drizzle with additional extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with additional chopped mint/spearmint and a sprinkle of pepper. Serve with bread or as a side dish.

Before You Cook

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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Using pickled gherkins instead ofIngredient swap

    Using pickled gherkins instead of fresh cucumber for a tangier flavor.

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