Tzatziki

Served either as a sauce (we prefer grilled chicken or salmon) or as a meze (dipped into with pita bread or sliced vegetables), tzatziki is a great way to use cucumbers. You can also enjoy it as a spread on a Mediterranean-inspired sandwich or turkey burger!


Ingredients:

  • 1 cucumber (we don’t peel it, but you can if you don’t like skin)

  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

  • 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced (can substitute for garlic scapes!)

  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Grate (using large holes) or chop (into very small pieces) your cucumber

  2. Over the sink, squeeze grated/chopped cucumber to get out as much water as possible

  3. In a bowl, combine all of your ingredients: cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes

  4. When ready to serve, give your ingredients a stir and add any additional salt, pepper, dill, or lemon juice you feel it needs

Yields about 2 cups