Simple Tazatziki Sauce Recipe
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek sauce or dip, known for its creamy texture and tangy flavours. Made with Greek yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and herbs.
Equipment
- Grater
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or Whisk
- Plastic Wrap or Airtight Container
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yoghurt
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber and grate it into a separate bowl. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated cucumber.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yoghurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. Mix well.
- Add the grated cucumber and chopped fresh dill to the yoghurt mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir all the ingredients until well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the tzatziki to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavours to meld together.
- Before serving, give the tzatziki a good stir.
- Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread, and fresh vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats.