Tzatziki – A Lovely Mess

In case 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, straightforward to make and full of protein and probiotics as an enormous bonus to the scrumptious taste it provides to a meal or appetizer. I adore it!

Tzatziki is the Greek phrase for this dip or sauce, nevertheless it additionally goes by the Turkish cacik. This dish is great as a dip with heat pita and sliced greens like bell peppers, carrots or cucumbers. I additionally adore it as a sauce or unfold on issues like a falafel wrap.

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

Components

• Plain Greek yogurt
• Cucumber
• Garlic
• Vinegar
• Olive oil
• Dill
• Salt and pepper

Typically I’ll add a little bit recent mint as nicely, nevertheless 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 no less than half-hour and as much as three days. The flavors will intensify some because the dip is saved.

Suggestions for Making

• I’ll normally 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 needed however I believe it leads to much less chewy bits within the tzatziki.
• You may add the cucumber juice to an enormous 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 normally drizzle a little bit extra oil on high earlier than serving for a fairly presentation.

Serving Options

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

• Use a dip with recent minimize greens or heat pita or flatbread.
• 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.