Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Toasted croutons, any vegetables, or even a simple piece of bread take on a completely different flavor when accompanied by Greek Tzatziki sauce. It is made with thick natural yogurt with the essential addition of garlic, fresh cucumbers, and dill.

Yield: 5 servings (330 g).

Cooking time: 15 minutes.

Calories: 118 kcal per 100 grams of the dish.

Cuisine: Greek.

Ingredients

• thick Greek yogurt - 250 g;
• fresh cucumbers - 120 g;
• fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon;
• olive oil - 1.5 tablespoons;
• garlic - 1-2 large cloves;
• dill - a small bunch;
• salt, freshly ground pepper - to taste.

Preparation

1. Prepare all the ingredients. The yogurt must be thick and free of any additives; the best fit for this is natural Greek yogurt.

2. Immediately, you should deal with the cucumbers. The fact is that they can release too much moisture into the sauce, which is not needed. Therefore, you need to get rid of the cucumber juice in advance. To do this, grate the cucumbers with the skin on a coarse grater.

3. Line a colander or sieve with a non-woven culinary napkin and place the grated cucumber in it. Add salt - the salt will help to release moisture more quickly.

4. Meanwhile, proceed with the other ingredients. Place the yogurt in a bowl.

5. Finely chop the dill.

6. Grate the garlic on a fine grater.

7. Add these two ingredients to the yogurt.

8. Mix everything and season with freshly ground pepper.

9. Wrap the napkin with the grated cucumber into a bundle and squeeze out all the moisture.

10. Transfer the semi-dry cucumbers to the common bowl and mix them.

11. Add the lemon juice here. Check the sauce for salt, but do not add it immediately, as salt has already been added to the cucumbers and it might be sufficient for a balanced flavor.

12. Pour in the olive oil and mix everything.

13. The fragrant and thick Greek Tzatziki sauce is ready. It has a light citrus tang, cucumber freshness, and a spicy hint of garlic. This sauce is perfect not only for light snacks but will also enhance the flavor of meat or fish. Enjoy, bon appétit!