This is the ultimate recipe for a traditional Greek tzatziki sauce! It goes perfectly with Greek gyros and if you want to taste a traditional Greek souvlaki, then this sauce is a must! It is a very appetizing, savory sauce that is almost always served with kebabs or souvlaki. It can also be served with baked potatoes, any meats and is surprisingly refreshing as a dip for vegetables!
Ingredients for Greek tzatziki sauce:
- 300 g Greek yogurt (strained yogurt)
- 1 cucumber
- 1/3 of a garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar for the cucumber
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- ¼ bunch dill, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Method to make Greek tzatziki sauce:
- Peel the cucumber and grate with a cheese grater, using the large blades.
- Put in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar. Toss and set aside to release its liquid.
- In the meantime, combine the yogurt, 1/3 of a garlic clove (minced), 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix until combined.
- Mix until it is combined and creamy.
- Squeeze the cucumber with your hands to release any remaining liquid. Discard the liquid and add the cucumber to the yogurt mixture.
- Stir into mixture. Add pepper and adjust salt according to taste.
- Add some finely chopped dill and your sauce is ready.
- Refrigerate until needed.
- Serve it with some carrots, peppers, cucumber and Greek pita bread!
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