Tarator

Name: Tarator
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt; 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, grated; Juice of 1 lemon (3 to 4 tablespoons), plus 1 teaspoon zest for garnish; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish (optional); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup ice-cold water, plus ice cubes for serving; 1 English cucumber, cut into small pieces

This beloved Bulgarian cold soup is perfect for hot days and refreshingly easy to put together. The ingredients for tarator are straightforward: Yogurt, cucumber, dill and a splash of ice-cold water, with many versions (like this one) including garlic and walnuts for extra flavor and texture and a dash of lemon for brightness. It’s a cooling, tangy and creamy dish that’s as simple as it is satisfying.

Total

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
Juice of 1 lemon (3 to 4 tablespoons), plus 1 teaspoon zest for garnish

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish (optional)optional

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 cup ice-cold water, plus ice cubes for serving

1 English cucumber, cut into small pieces

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Instructions

1
Whisk together the yogurt, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, dill, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the ice-cold water and gently whisk until combined. Fold in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
2
To serve, place an ice cube in the bottom of each bowl and ladle the soup on top. Garnish each bowl with a little lemon zest and more dill if desired.

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