Sauce For Cucumbers Recipes

EASY GREEK YOGURT CUCUMBER SAUCE

This concoction is a result of my experimental efforts in trying to copy a favorite Greek restaurant's tzatziki sauce. Serve with gyros, pita bread, chips, or raw veggies.

Provided by Polly Rinas Janos

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

Easy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce image

Steps:

Stir together the yogurt, sour cream, vinegar, lemon juice, cucumber, green onion, garlic, feta cheese, oregano, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl; cover and chill 8 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 10.7 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 62.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
1 small cucumber - peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste

CUCUMBER SAUCE

I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional Tzatziki with lamb and chicken. -Efy Leonardi, Massapequa, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Cucumber Sauce image

Steps:

Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ingredients

4 cups plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Provided by MHudson

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad image

Steps:

Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

CUCUMBER GYRO SAUCE

This sauce has an authentic flavor and is easy to make. You don't need any exotic ingredients. This is made with sour cream. You can chill as little as an hour before using, but overnight is best.

Provided by Kerry G

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Cucumber Gyro Sauce image

Steps:

Combine the sour cream, cucumber, garlic, dill, mustard, and garlic powder in a bowl; stir to combine. Chill in refrigerator at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 16.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 20.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Ingredients

1 cup sour cream
⅔ cup peeled and grated cucumber
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
¼ teaspoon prepared mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

COLD CUCUMBER SAUCE

Provided by Jasper White

Categories Food Processor Citrus Dairy Herb Onion Vegetable Picnic Vegetarian Yogurt Backyard BBQ Cucumber Summer

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Cold Cucumber Sauce image

Steps:

1. Cut the cucumbers into 1/8-inch dice with a chef's knife, or pulse them in a food processor until chopped into 1/8-inch pieces (do not over process). Place the cucumbers in a large stainless steel strainer set in the sink or over a bowl, sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon salt, and let them drain for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, place the onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water, and let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl, squeezing the last bit of excess moisture from them with your hands before you place them in the bowl. Drain the onion thoroughly and add to the cucumbers. Add the yogurt, sour cream, herbs, and jalapeño, if using. Mix gently, and add the lemon juice. Season with black pepper, taste, and add more lemon or salt as you wish. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The sauce keeps refrigerated for 2 days.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds cucumbers (2 large), peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded
Kosher or sea salt
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup whole-milk yogurt, drained of excess liquid
1/2 cup sour cream
2 to 3 tablespoons minced fresh herbs (dill, mint, cilantro, parsley, and/or chives)
2 teaspoons minced jalapeño chile (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper