Name: Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 large Cucumber; Salt; 3 teaspoons White wine vinegar (divided); 1¼ cups 350g Greek yogurt; 1 small Garlic clove (finely crushed); 2 tablespoons Olive oil; Pepper to taste; 1-2 tablespoons Dill (chopped)

Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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This classic tzatziki sauce is made of Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and more. Tzatziki is Greek sauce/dip that goes along with many delicious dished such as gyros, souvlaki and more.

A bowl of creamy tzatziki sauce garnished with a small sprig of fresh dill sits on a light-colored surface. In the background, there is a cucumber, more fresh dill, and a piece of bread.

Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 10

WORK TIME 10

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine Greek

Servings yields

Ingredients

1 large Cucumber
Salt
3 teaspoons White wine vinegar divided
1¼ cups 350g Greek yogurt
1 small Garlic clove finely crushed
2 tablespoons Olive oil
Pepper to taste
1-2 tablespoons Dill chopped

Instructions

DIRECTIONS
1. Grate the cucumber, transfer to a bowl, add pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, mix and set aside to release its liquids.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix yogurt, crushed garlic, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped dill, salt and pepper.
3. Drain grated cucumber through a fine mesh sieve or a cheese cloth and add to the sauce. Mix well.
4. Serve.
Notes:
- You also can wrap grated cucumber with a thin kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Twist the towel into a pouch and squeeze out excess liquids.