Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce is the traditional sauce used as a dip and as a topping in Greek dishes, like souvlaki and gyros. You can also use it as a topping for falafels. The yogurt, cucumber flavor is so fresh, and with the availability of cucumbers all year long, you can make it anytime. We use it on our Greek pita sandwiches, like our Greek Meatball Pita with Tzatziki Recipe. The flavor compliments grilled & roasted meats and vegetables.

Yields: About 2 Cups

Ingredients:
1 Medium or ½ Large English Cucumber, Cut in half lengthwise
1 Cup Strained Greek Yogurt. Use a thick variety or the Tzatziki will be too thin. We use Fage.
1 Tablespoon Dried Dill Weed
1 Tablespoon Dried Spearmint
1 Garlic Clove, Minced Fine
Zest of 1 Lemon, Finely Grated
2 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, or to taste

Directions:
Cut English cucumber lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a small spoon. Grate the cucumber in a box grater using the large holes.

In a medium bowl, add the cucumber, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, dill weed, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine well. Adjust the salt and pepper if desired. Let rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the favors develop.

Serve with pita bread or as a dip for your vegetables. Use as a topping for your Greek souvlaki, kabobs or gyros. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.