Authentic Greek Tzatziki
A thick yogurt and cucumber sauce to serve with just about everything
Ingredients
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 cups whole fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Salt
- Juice of one lemon
- Olive oil to drizzle over the top
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber lengthwise so you have two even halves and have exposed the seeds in the center. Use a teaspoon to scoop the seeds out of the cucumber and discard the seeds.
- Next, coarsely grate the cucumber halves and place in a colander. Sprinkle with 2 tsp salt and stir the salt into the grated cucumber. Let sit at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- While the cucumber is draining, pass the peeled garlic cloves through a garlic press and add into the yogurt.
- Then add the lemon juice to the yogurt mixture.
- Lastly, add the drained, grated cucumber to the yogurt and stir to distribute evenly.
- Right before serving, drizzle the tzatziki liberally with olive oil.
- Try this authentic Greek tzatziki with these Kofta meatballs for a Mediterranean treat!