With the steady supply of yogurt and cucumber we’ve had at our fingertips lately, I figured it was the perfect time to experiment with a sauce I fell in love with years ago at a party – a cute Greek couple brought it, go figure.
Tzatziki is a cool yogurt sauce – perfect for any type of dipping {think: veggies, crackers, wraps, etc.} – that refreshes you with cucumber…then surprises you with a kick of garlic. It’s bliss on a summer day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and grated {we suggest draining off as much moisture as possible, then patting dry with paper towel)
- 16 ounces of plain yogurt {the thicker the better…this is where our homemade yogurt isn’t ideal, as it’s quite runny}
- 2 tbs. of olive oil
- Juice from 1/2 lemon {or a squirt from a bottle}
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 1 tbs. of dill {fresh is best}
- salt and pepper to taste
Whip these babies up in a food processer until well-combined and semi-smooth. Plop it into a dish, cover and chill for at least an hour. Then devour. Promptly breathe heavily on garlic loving friends. Avoid garlic hating friends.
Do the Tzatziki, hmm hm hm hmmm!
