Tzatziki – A Lovely Mess

When you have by no means had tzatziki sauce earlier than, it’s like a savory, recent tasting dip or unfold made principally of Greek yogurt. It’s flavorful, simple to make and filled with protein and probiotics as a giant bonus to the scrumptious taste it provides to a meal or appetizer. I like it!

Tzatziki (pronounced tuh zee kee) is the Greek phrase for this dip or sauce, however it additionally goes by the Turkish cacik. This dish is fantastic as a dip with heat pita and sliced greens like bell peppers, carrots or cucumbers. I additionally like it as a sauce or unfold on issues like a falafel wrap.

Associated: Searching for extra nice dip recipes? Subsequent up, attempt whipped feta, smoked salmon dip or spicy mayo.

Components

• Plain Greek Yogurt – Select your favourite unflavored selection.
• Cucumber – You’ll use recent grated cucumber.
• Garlic – Contemporary minced garlic.
• Vinegar
• Olive oil – Further-virgin olive oil.
• Dill – Contemporary dill is greatest.
• Salt and pepper

Generally, I’ll add a bit of recent mint as nicely, however it’s elective.

Instructions

Grate the cucumber. Take away extra cucumber juice by squeezing in cheesecloth or paper towels. Mince the garlic. Finely chop the dill.

In a mixing bowl, stir collectively the yogurt, strained cucumber, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and dill. Style and add salt and pepper as you’re feeling wanted.

Refrigerate for at the very least half-hour and as much as three days. The flavors will intensify some because the dip is saved.

Suggestions for Making

• I’ll often peel the pores and skin (or a lot of the pores and skin) from the cucumber earlier than grating and straining. This isn’t completely crucial however I feel it leads to much less chewy bits within the tzatziki.
• You possibly can add the cucumber juice to a giant glass of water for a refreshing deal with—no must waste it, it’s scrumptious!
• If I’m serving this as a dip, I’ll often drizzle a bit of extra oil on high earlier than serving for a reasonably presentation.
• In the event you don’t have vinegar available, recent squeezed lemon juice works nice.

Serving Ideas

Tzatziki can be utilized as a dip, sauce or unfold—just like hummus.

• Use a dip with recent reduce greens or heat pita bread or flatbread.
• It pairs properly with a Greek salad, tabbouleh and a ramification of olives.
• Unfold on a bagel with lox or avocado on high.
• Unfold on a sandwich, wrap or hamburger—particularly if it options different Mediterranean or Center Jap flavors.