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Tzatziki Sauce

This Greek sauce is perfect for gyros, salads, fish or as a dip for veggies or chips. It's such a fresh burst of flavor!
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Course: sauce
Cuisine: greek
Keyword: Greek, Gyros, Tzatziki

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c seeded, shredded English cucumber
  • 1/2 t Kosher salt
  • 1 c plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 t red wine vinegar
  • 1 t minced garlic
  • 1 T fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 T fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 t Kosher salt
  • 1/4-1/2 t freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 T extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Seed about a half of an English cucumber. Shred on a box grater and measure out just over a half cup. Toss it with the Kosher salt and place it over a mesh strainer and a glass measuring cup for about 30 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid by twisting the cheesecloth.
  • Place a layered square of cheesecloth in a strainer and top it with the Greek yogurt. Allow it to sit in the strainer over a bowl to catch any liquid draining off for about 30 mins-1 hour.
  • In bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt and the remainder of the ingredients then chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before using so flavors can meld.
  • Use this for gyros, a dip for veggies or pita chips! Yum!