cucumber dill dip tzatziki american style

How To Make cucumber dill dip tzatziki american style

• Step 1
  Take out cream cheese and let it get to room temperature.
• Step 2
  While the cream cheese is coming to room temperature, peel the cucumber and slice it down the middle (long way) Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Then grate the fleshy deseeded cucumber halves.
• Step 3
  Place the grated cucumber in a colander or cheese cloth along with the salt. Let it sit for at least 1/2 hour to drain more liquid. Then squeeze out as much water as you can. It will not be completely dry, but give it what you got!
• Step 4
  In a Kitchen aid, or bowl if using a hand blender, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Blend it until it is smooth. If you want a thinner sauce, add more sour cream. You can also use plain yogurt in place of the sour cream.
• Step 5
  Add the vinegar,garlic,chives and dill. Blend again. Then add the drained shredded cucumbers. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Step 6
  Refrigerate over night to blend flavors, but do taste it and add according to taste. This is not a traditional Tzatziki recipe, but one that can be made with ingredients that are readily available. Fresh tasting and many ways to enjoy! :)
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