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Easy Tzatziki

15 minutes

8 Servings

Introduction

You can't have Greek Gyros without Tzatziki! This light and refreshing sauce will bring your Greek Chicken to the next level.

Easy Tzatziki

How to make it:

  • Grate cucumber on large holes of grater (no need to peel). Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from grated cucumber and discard liquid. 

  • Stack 2-3 paper towels on top of each other on a flat surface. Spread out shredded cucumber on paper towels and sprinkle over salt. Allow to rest for 5-10 minutes while you prepare the yoghurt.

  • Add yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and optional herbs to a bowl. Mix well.

  • Take an additional paper towel and press over the top of cucumbers to remove additional moisture. 

  • Add shredded cucumber to bowl with yoghurt and mix well. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Ingredients

  • 1 English Cucumber

  • ½-1 tsp sea salt

  • 1 ½ cups plain Greek yoghurt

  • 2 T extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 T lemon juice

  • 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced

  • Optional: 2 T chopped fresh mint and/or dill

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