Easy Tzatziki Sauce

Add some Mediterranean flair to your meal with this cool and creamy Greek-inspired yogurt sauce.

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My husband and I do a small vegetable garden each summer, and every time we plant our little starts I promise them that I won’t do what I did the previous year (run over their vines with the lawnmower, forget to water them for days at a time, decide that pruning is overrated…you get the idea).

This past summer I kept my promises a little too well and we ended up with buckets of cucumbers. Pickling them was fun for a while, but it got to a point where our fridge couldn’t fit anymore mason jars and every dinner was being served with a side of pickles. Grilled cheese with pickles? Delicious. Spaghetti with pickles? Not so much.

This tzatziki sauce recipe was born out of a desperate need for another cucumber outlet, and it’s been a big hit at several summer get-togethers. So if you’re up to your eyeballs in cukes, I highly recommend giving this recipe a go.

What ingredients do I need to make this recipe?

Cucumbers

Greek yogurt- use whole milk if possible

Lemon juice- fresh is best

Extra virgin olive oil

Fresh garlic

Fresh dill

Kosher salt

Helpful products for making this recipe:

• Grater

• Strainer

• Magic bullet blender

How much does this recipe make ?

This recipe makes six ¼ cup servings

What can I serve with tzatziki sauce?

This makes a great topping on salmon, grilled vegetables, and sandwiches. Serve it cold as a refreshing dip with homemade pita chips or as a creamy topping on Greek nachos.

How do I store tzatziki sauce?

Store tzatziki sauce in a covered container in the fridge until you're ready to use it. This will keep for 3-4 days.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup cucumber, grated (about 1 large cucumber)

• 1 ½ cups whole milk Greek yogurt

• 1 Tablespoon lemon juice

• ½ Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

Directions:

1. Grate the cucumber and press it through a fine mesh sieve to get rid of the excess water

2. Combine the cucumber and the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl

3. If you like a smooth consistency, blend in a food processor or blender

4. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving for maximum flavor