Tzatziki – A Lovely Mess

If 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 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, 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 like it as a sauce or unfold on issues like a falafel wrap.

Associated: In search of 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 – Additional-virgin olive oil.
• Dill – Contemporary dill is greatest.
• Salt and pepper

Typically, I’ll add a bit of recent mint as nicely, nevertheless it’s non-obligatory.

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 not 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 essential however I feel it ends in much less chewy bits within the tzatziki.
• You may add the cucumber juice to a giant glass of water for a refreshing deal with—no have to waste it, it’s scrumptious!
• If I’m serving this as a dip, I’ll normally drizzle a bit of extra oil on prime earlier than serving for a fairly presentation.
• When you don’t have vinegar available, recent squeezed lemon juice works nice.

Serving Options

Tzatziki can be utilized as a dip, sauce or unfold—much 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 prime.
• Unfold on a sandwich, wrap or hamburger—particularly if it options different Mediterranean or Center Jap flavors.