Tzatziki sauce (Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Sauce)
Tzatziki sauce is a traditional Greek dip creamy perfect for grilled meat.
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 18 oz strained Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Peel of the cucumber if not organic, slice in half, remove the seeds with a spoon and grate it into a large bowl. Season with pepper and salt set it aside for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze the grated cucumber to get rid of any excess water.
- Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix well. If you prefer a smooth silky you can blend into a food processor until combined.
- Serve with some warm pita bread.