Tzatziki is a classic Greek appetizer (or “meze”) made from thick strained Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill.
This is a easy homemade recipe:
Grate ½ of a large cucumber, unpeeled. Drain the grated cucumber through a fine mesh sieve to press out more of the liquid.
Allow the grated cucumber to drain overnight in the fridge by covering with plastic wrap.
Add into a large bowl:
1 ½ cups plain of full-fat Greek yogurt,
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced,
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil,
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
½ teaspoon of salt
Mix the yogurt and other ingredients well, the yogurt mix should be smooth and consistent .
Cover and refrigerate the yogurt mix overnight.
The next day, when you are ready to serve the tzatziki, mince the fresh dill to yield one tablespoon of dill.
Take the yogurt mixture out of the refrigerator and transfer the drained cucumber and dill into the yogurt mixture.
Stir well to combine in the cucumber and dill.
The tzatziki sauce is ready!
Serve with pita bread and veggies for dipping.
