What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Splurge-Worthy Goodness: Tzatziki Ranch Chip Dip! When you shop the produce department of the grocery store, pay close attention to the different kinds of cucumbers. The fancy ones, wrapped in plastic wrap, are known as English cucumbers. There’s a reason for their madness. The skin is extremely thin and tender. The plastic wrap actually serves a purpose of protection against bruising, punctures, and dehydration. Hmmm. The seeds are much smaller, too. Because the skin is thinner and tender, there is no need to peel the tubular vegetable before proceeding with the recipe. I think you’ll be impressed. The English cucumber is less bitter, making it almost sweet and wonderful for transforming into a fabulous party dip. Be kind to others. No double-dipping.
TZATZIKI RANCH CHIP DIP
Ingredients:
1 English cucumber, seeded, coarsely grated, and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 envelope ranch seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons light cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine grated cucumber, kosher salt, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning mix, Greek yogurt, and light cream. Stir well. Cover and chill one hour, or until ready to serve. Before serving, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with a sprig of fresh dill. Serve with crinkle-cut potato chips.
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Deliciousness. 🌿🍃🌾
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I like the idea of giving Tzatziki a ranch twist 🙂
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Thanks. It is almost TOO good, if you know what I mean. 🤣
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Sounds like a great appetizer.
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It’s refreshing with cucumber and dill, as you can imagine. 🥒🌿
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I bet. I like tzatziki on gyros.
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Isn’t it Yumolicious? 😋🍃
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It is!
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There’s nothing like ‘cool’ Tzatziki as an appetiser and as you say above ‘deliciousness’ 😋😋😋. Help me here, but what is ‘ranch seasoning’? I’ve not seen that before!
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In the US, buttermilk ranch dressing is a very popular salad dressing. You can purchase it prepared as bottled (ready to pour) or purchase the seasoning packet and make it at home without preservatives. I keep both on hand.
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Is that the same buttermilk I know from my childhood? The milkman would deliver it (to the front doorstep) along with our daily milk delivery, to many of our neighbour’s homes. They used it for making soda bread. (When you speak of ‘seasoning mix’ I assumed you meant seasoning as in salt or dried herbs and spices!
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Yes, that is correct. 😜
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Always such a nice starters dish.. 😉
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Most definitely. 😋🌿
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You made a dip from Tzatziki… cool! You have such creative ideas, Gail!
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Best of both worlds. 😜🌿🥒
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True!
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I love tzatziki and adding ranch? Brilliant!
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Oh so good. You gotta try it and let me know what you think. 👀🍃
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Oh DEAR, you’ve basically combined my two favorite things. Bookmarking this one!
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Yay! We are kindred spirits. 🌟✨💫
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Looks divine.
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Oh thank you. I could have licked the bowl. lol 🤣
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I love tzatziki on so many things. There aren’t many wrong answers when it comes to this delicious dip.
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See? My thoughts exactly! That’s exactly why I dredged potato chips through it and then smacked my lips. 😍
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And the ridged potato chips at that. Because you understand potato chip strategy! 😉
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They were sour cream ‘n onion, to boot. 😜
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Bonus round!
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Nothing like going the ranch way!
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Very impressive. Thanks for inviting me, Kimi. 🍃🌸
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I love Tzaziki. First tried it in Crete a few years ago. Amazing flavour.
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It. Is. Amazing. 🌿🌱🍃
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[…] This is an adaptation of Gail’s recipe which is perfect with any dipper you want. I made it twice and it is very good with fresh veggies too – healthier than the chips for sure. https://snapshotsincursive.com/2020/11/27/tzatziki-ranch-chip-dip/ […]
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Thanks for the nod. Merry, merry. 🍃🍒🌲
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