Creamy Tzatziki Sauce For Meat Dishes And Dip
Whether it’s souvlakis or another meat dish, this Creamy Tzatziki Sauce is an excellent addition to the meal. It can also be used as a dip with plain crackers, celery, carrots, or meat.
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber (Green or Continental)
- 1½ cup Greek Yoghurt
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill
- 1 tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves (Optional)
- 2 tsp Crushed Garlic
- ½ tsp Sea Salt or Kosha Salt
Instructions
- Grate cucumber and squeeze out the juice, then set aside. Refer to Note 1 for tips on how to do this.
- Finely cut the fresh dill and the mint leaves if you are adding mint and place aside.
- In a small or medium-sized bowl, add the greek yoghurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill and mint. Using a fork or whisk, whisk until well combined. Then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Taste test the tzatziki, and if needed add more lemon juice, salt, dill and or mint if needed.
- Add the grated cucumber, stir through and then refrigerate until needed.
Notes
Note 1:
- Use the larger grater size to grate the cucumber.
- To squeeze out the juice, either place a small amount in some paper towel, use your hand to squeeze out the juice, and repeat.
- Or place some in a wire strainer and use the back of a spoon to press down and remove the juice.
