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tzatziki recipe

Tasty Tzatziki

A refreshing greek yogurt and cucumber dip.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups greek yogurt or sour cream (or a combination of both)
  • 3-4 oz cucumber grated (about a 4 inch piece)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 tsp dill fresh or dried
  • salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. First, grate the cucumber into a kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze as much moisture as possible out of the grated cucumber through the cloth.
  2. Combine greek yogurt/sour cream (or a combination of both), grated cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice (watch for seeds) and minced garlic. Add in dill, salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Refridgerate overnight, if possible, to allow flavors to combine.
  4. Enjoy!