Classic Greek Tzatziki Sauce
This creamy, cooling Greek sauce centers on the brightness of fresh cucumber and dill. It serves as a versatile accompaniment for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dip.
10 min
6 pers
no cooking
Apéritif
mediterranean
vegetarian
healthy
cucumber
Ingrédients
6 pers
- 0.5 cucumber
- 1.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp granulated white sugar
Préparation
- 1
Grate half of the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater, leaving the other half for serving.
- 2
Transfer the grated cucumber into a fine mesh cheesecloth or nut milk bag and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible until approximately ½ cup of cucumber remains.
- 3
Combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl and stir until uniform.
- 4
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend; stir again before serving if any liquid has separated.