Tzatziki – A Lovely Mess

When you have by no means had tzatziki sauce earlier than, it’s like a savory, contemporary tasting dip or unfold made largely of Greek yogurt. It’s flavorful, straightforward to make and full of protein and probiotics as a giant bonus to the scrumptious taste it provides to a meal or appetizer. I adore 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 adore 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 contemporary grated cucumber.
• Garlic – Recent minced garlic.
• Vinegar
• Olive oil – Further-virgin olive oil.
• Dill – Recent dill is greatest.
• Salt and pepper

Typically, I’ll add somewhat contemporary mint as effectively, nevertheless it’s optionally available.

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 are feeling wanted.

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

Ideas 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 obligatory 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 have to waste it, it’s scrumptious!
• If I’m serving this as a dip, I’ll often drizzle somewhat extra oil on high earlier than serving for a fairly presentation.
• If you happen to don’t have vinegar readily available, contemporary squeezed lemon juice works nice.

Serving Strategies

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

• Use a dip with contemporary minimize greens or heat pita bread or flatbread.
• It pairs properly with a Greek salad, tabbouleh and a selection 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.