Tzatziki Sauce
A cool, creamy Greek classic that pairs well with everything from gyros to salads and so much more.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup of full fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber or 3 mini cucumbers
- 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup of fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, very finely chopped (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- a pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber, place the shreds into a fine kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze the towel to remove excess liquid from the cucumber
- Add the shredded cucumber into a large bowl and add the greek yogurt, minced garlic, dill, mint (if using), lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl
- Do a quick taste test and add additional lemon juice, salt or black pepper to taste
- Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator