tzatziki sauce

Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: one large cucumber, peeled; 16 ounce(s) plain greek yogurt; 1-2 tablespoon(s) olive oil (*omit if using full-fat yogurt); 1/4 cup(s) minced red onion (optional); 1-2 clove(s) garlic, crushed (or 2 tsp refrigerated minced garlic); 2 teaspoon(s) cavender's greek seasoning (or 3/4 tsp each of salt, pepper, majoram); 2 tablespoon(s) fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill weed); 1-2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice (optional)

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Larry Cline

Midland, GA

Updated on Aug 3, 2022

Especially if you're a garlic lover, this is good with ANYTHING! It's a must-have for gyros, but it's an excellent spread for any other kind of sandwich too. It's a great dip with chips or raw vegetables, as well as a topping for baked potatoes, an accompaniment to grilled beef or pork, a tasty alternative to tartar sauce with fish, or even a filling for omelets. Got some meat, feta, and olives left over from gyros? Thin the tzatziki with a little wine and use it as a dressing on a Greek salad. OPA!

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Tzatziki (Greek sauce of yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill)

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Ingredients

one large cucumber, peeled
16 ounces plain greek yogurt
1-2 tablespoon olive oil (*omit if using full-fat yogurt)
1/4 cup minced red onion (optional)
1-2 clove garlic, crushed (or 2 tsp refrigerated minced garlic)
2 teaspoons cavender's greek seasoning (or 3/4 tsp each of salt, pepper, majoram)
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill weed)
1-2 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

How To Make tzatziki sauce

Step 1

Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the peeled cucumber onto a clean dishcloth. (I've tried using a food processor, but it seems to grate too finely. Using the grater is just about as fast, and is actually easier to clean up than the processor.)

Step 2

Gather up the corners fo the dishcloth, hold over the sink, and twist to wring as much liquid out of the cucumber as possible.
Step 3

Stir the cucumber pulp into the yogurt, along with the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate several hours if time permits.
Step 4

Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Spoon into a serving dish,and garnish with an additional sprig or two of dill.
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