How to Make Tzatziki in 3 Easy Steps

Care to be transported to the Mediterranean with this cool refreshing Greek dip? Made from thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and a fair drizzle of olive oil. Tzatziki sauce is loved for its creaminess and delightful balance of savory and tangy flavors from the garlic’s subtle kick to the lemon’s hint of acidity. You will love pairing it with your chicken wraps, meat, and potatoes, drizzled between pita bread, wraps, or a dip; either way, tzatziki sauce is worth making. So here is how to make tzatziki.

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How to Make Tzatziki in 3 Easy Steps

Making Greek tzatziki sauce is simple and only requires about 5 minutes from start to serve.

Step 1: Cut the cucumber lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.

Step 2: Grate the cucumbers, put them in a tea towel or muslin cloth, and squeeze to remove the excess liquid.

Step 3: Tip the grated cucumber into the bowl with Greek yogurt then sprinkle salt and black pepper. Use a garlic press to mince garlic onto the yogurt, lemon, vinegar, and olive oil before mixing well; and storing in the fridge.

And that’s it, your homemade tzatziki sauce is ready to be enjoyed!

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By Angela – Serves: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes

Tzatziki sauce, made from thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and a fair drizzle of olive oil.

Ingredients

• 1/2 a cucumber
• 1 cup of Greek yoghurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (substitute with white wine vinegar)
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• garlic press
• grater

Instructions

1

Cut the cucumber lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.

2

Grate the cucumbers, put them in a tea towel or muslin cloth, and squeeze to remove the excess liquid.

3

Tip the grated cucumber into the bowl with Greek yogurt then sprinkle salt, black pepper.

4

Using a garlic press, mince the garlic over the yogurt and add the lemon, vinegar, and olive oil before mixing well; and storing in the fridge.