Greek Tzatziki Sauce
2 cups Greek-style yogurt
2 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup grated cucumber
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 - 3 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 - 2 Tbs finely chopped fresh dill
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for 2 hours for flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes: If you prefer, you can omit the dill or substitute an equal amount of fresh mint. Tzatziki is delicious served with Gyros or Kefta, or used as a dip for raw vegetables.
If you are not able to find Greek style yogurt in your market, you can drain regular plain yogurt by placing a coffee filter in a strainer over a bowl, and letting your yogurt drain in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to remove excess whey.
2 - 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 - 3/4 cup grated cucumber
1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 - 3 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 - 2 Tbs finely chopped fresh dill
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until combined. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for 2 hours for flavors to meld. Serve chilled.
Notes: If you prefer, you can omit the dill or substitute an equal amount of fresh mint. Tzatziki is delicious served with Gyros or Kefta, or used as a dip for raw vegetables.
If you are not able to find Greek style yogurt in your market, you can drain regular plain yogurt by placing a coffee filter in a strainer over a bowl, and letting your yogurt drain in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to remove excess whey.
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