Tzatziki is a very popular Greek appetizer or sauce. The traditional recipe for this fresh delicacy is prepared from Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, olive oil and spices such as pepper and salt. Lemon juice, mint or thyme can also often be added. The recipe is very easy to prepare, but you need to remember that the juice must be carefully squeezed out of the grated cucumber so that the sauce is not too thin and watery. In its country of origin, it is most often served as a sauce for gy... more
Tzatziki is a very popular Greek appetizer or sauce. The traditional recipe for this fresh delicacy is prepared from Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, olive oil and spices such as pepper and salt. Lemon juice, mint or thyme can also often be added. The recipe is very easy to prepare, but you need to remember that the juice must be carefully squeezed out of the grated cucumber so that the sauce is not too thin and watery.
In its country of origin, it is most often served as a sauce for gyros. In other parts of Europe, it is usually used as an excellent dip for grilled meat, but it also goes well with grilled vegetables or baked potatoes.
Try the recipe for a traditional tzatziki sauce or the recipe for a multi-purpose tzatziki dressing that you can use with your favorite salad or meat.
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