GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCE (GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP)

GREEK TZATZIKI SAUCE (GREEK CUCUMBER YOGURT DIP)

Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Dill Tzatziki Sauce

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 Mint Tzatziki Sauce

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Cucumber and dill yogurt dip! If you’ve never had tzatziki dip then you’re missing out on Greek delicacy. This dip is always a big hit at parties. It’s tangy and refreshing. Best served chilled. Ditch those store bought party snacks and switch to these homemade combos. You can enjoy this creamy goodness with homemade herbed garlic crisp sticks, oats thin crackers, roasted or raw veggies, drizzle on the falafel wraps or any other snack of your liking- a great party snack your guests will love. Perfect munch for party nights. These are the best and the healthiest anytime tit bits. This thick and creamy Greek yogurt is blended with cucumber, dill, lemon, olive oil and garlic to create a healthy and addictive sauce. You can store it in a air tight container and snack-it-up anytime you want. There are many variations you can make using this dip. I’m sharing three of my favourites.

Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 cups full-fat plain Greek yogurt
2. 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
3. 2 English cucumber, grated (about 2 cup)
4. 2 tablespoon chopped fresh (dill/ mint)*[optional if making regular Tzatziki]
5. 3 - 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, to taste
6. 2 tablespoon olive oil
7. 1 teaspoon sea salt
8. 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

• Stir all ingredients together until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days.

1. Tip:  

• Use seedless cucumber or if you’re using seeded one, make sure to remove the seeds. Cucumber seeds bring along a lot of moisture. Try to remove as much moisture of the pulp as possible.
• Use minced garlic not grated or chopped in order to remove lumps and a mouthful of garlic.
• Use Greek strained yogurt for that velvet and  rich texture, as it is smoother and creamier than other yogurts and make sure it’s cold.

If you give this recipe a try, let me know what you think! Leave a comment and don’t forget to take a picture and share it on my Facebook page or tag it # emma_lewitt on Instagram !