Tzatziki Sauce – Classic, Versatile Dip
Ingredients
- 350 grams Cucumber
- 200 grams Greek Yogurt (Full fat)
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Virgin olive oil ((More for drizzling))
- 1-2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 small cloves Garlic
- 1/4 teaspoons Crushed black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dill (chopped fine)
- 1 teaspoon Mint leaves (finely chopped)
Instructions
Wash and grate the cucumbers. Squeeze out as much water as possible using your hands or a clean cloth.
In a bowl, combine squeezed cucumber with Greek yogurt. Add salt, lime juice, crushed garlic, black pepper, dill and mint. Mix well until everything is evenly blended. Adjust salt and lime juice according to taste.
Drizzle little olive oil on top and garnish with mint leaves. Store in an airtight container and chill. It can be refrigerated upto 3 days.
Note
Grated cucumber must be well squeezed to remove water.
Garlic should be finely crushed or grated.
Always use fresh, firm, cucumbers.
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