Cold Yogurt Cucumber Soup (Tarator)
Tarator is a traditional Bulgarian cold soup made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, and walnuts—a creamy, refreshing dish served chilled that requires no cooking.
Tarator is a traditional Bulgarian cold soup made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, and walnuts—a creamy, refreshing dish served chilled that requires no cooking.
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Wash cucumber and peel (if not organic). Then cut into small cubes and set aside. Next, chop walnuts and dill (if using fresh).
In a soup bowl, combine plain Greek Yogurt, minced cucumber, dill, walnuts. Stir. Then add olive oil, minced garlic (optional) and salt. Mix well and distribute in smaller soup bowls. Enjoy!
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days; stir before serving and add fresh dill and walnuts at service.
Yes. Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill up to 4 hours ahead. Add olive oil and walnuts just before serving to maintain crunch and prevent browning.
Tarator is Bulgarian and includes walnuts, dill, and is typically thinner (more soup-like). Tzatziki is Greek, uses mostly yogurt with cucumber and dill, and is thicker (more dip-like).
Tarator should be soup-like. If too thick, whisk in cold water or broth a tablespoon at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
Yes, but use less—Greek yogurt is thicker, so regular yogurt may require 300 g. Alternatively, drain regular yogurt through cheesecloth for 2 hours.
The recipe lists it as optional. For milder flavor, omit it or use half a clove minced finely. Tarator tastes best when garlic is subtle.
