Homemade tzatziki that's ready in a snap — and perfect for spring
CBC Life | Posted: April 30, 2020 9:32 PM | Last Updated: April 30, 2020
Whip up this fresh fridge staple and then put in on absolutely everything
This simple recipe for the staple Greek sauce tzatziki is perfect to serve with spring meat dishes — like chicken, pork or lamb — or alongside vegetables, roasted or raw. Greek yogurt is traditionally made from sheep or goat’s milk, but modern grocery store versions will do just fine for getting you the creamy results you're looking for. We do, however, suggest you strain the grated cucumber if you prefer a thicker consistency. This recipe from My Big Fat Greek Cookbook uses dill, which is optional, but adds a lovely tang.
Tzatziki
By Christos Sourligas
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (ideally 10% or other high fat)
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup freshly grated cucumber
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Preparation
Combine all the ingredients into a bowl, mix and serve. For additional taste, top with olives and drizzle olive oil.
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Excerpted from My Big Fat Greek Cookbook Copyright © 2019 Christos Sourligas. Reproduced by permission from Skyhorse Publishing Inc. Visit the website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com