Tzatziki Sauce
This delicious Mediterranean recipe is made with simple ingredients including cucumber, yogurt, and garlic. It has endless uses like a dip for meat, veggies or a sandwich spread.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber I like English variety
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves - minced
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp virgin olive oil
- 2 cups Full fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp ground pepper White pepper is especially tasty
- 1/4 cup Chopped fresh dill optional
Instructions
- Partially peel (stripe) the cucumber. Use a grater or food processor to grate the cucumber. Place in a bowl and add 1/2 tsp salt. Rest for 3 minutes then transfer to a cheese cloth or cloth napkin and squeeze the excess water out as best you can.
- In a mixing bowl combine 1/2 tsp salt, olive oil and minced garlic. Add the grated cucumber. Next, add the yogurt, pepper and dill. Stir to combine all of the ingredients.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or better yet, overnight.
- Stir again to redistribute the flavors and drizzle the top with olive oil if desired.
Notes
Use your sauce within 4 days and keep it in a tightly covered glass container in the fridge.