Tzatziki Sauce

Creamy, fresh, and packed with garlic, dill, and lemon, this easy homemade tzatziki is the perfect dip or spread for gyros, grilled meats, pita, and fresh vegetables.

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 servings
Cook Time: 1 hour
Special Equipment: bowl

Ingredients

• 2 cups full fat plain Greek yogurt

• 1 large English cucumber, grated

• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, grated or minced

• 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• Black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

2. Mix all ingredients together until smooth.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

   Tips:

   The drier the cucumber, the thicker the sauce.