Sauces and dips Tzatziki by Alex Bayev May 27, 2022 Published: May 27, 2022Last Updated on June 15, 2022 992 views 992 Tzatziki is a traditional Greek appetizer sauce based on yogurt with grated cucumber and garlic. It has a very fresh taste reminiscent of summer, picnics, fresh vegetables and barbecues. An interesting feature of tzatziki is that it is both a sauce and a separate dish. As a sauce, dzadiki can be served with grilled fish, meat, and used as a salad dressing. In Greece, it is served with gyros, the Greek equivalent of kebab, and souvlkaki, chicken (and more) kebabs on wooden skewers. But more often, tzatziki is served as part of a meze, a set of appetizers, before the main course. With pita, bread and/or vegetables. In addition to the main ingredients, I added lemon juice and dill to the sauce to further emphasize its freshness. Ingredients 300 g of Greek yogurt, 8-12% fat150 g cucumbers (~ half a long cucumber)3 garlic cloves15 ml lemon juice (~ juice of half a lemon)zest of half lemondill sprig1-2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Equipment: — grater Step-by-step directions I prepare the tzatziki immediately in the dish in which I am going to serve it. It’s faster and less messy. Grate the zest of half a lemon on a fine grater and add to the yogurt. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the yogurt. I put my palm up and squeeze the lemon onto it. The juice runs through my fingers, and the pips stay in my hand. We throw them away. In a separate bowl, grate 150 grams of cucumber on a coarse grater. Squeeze the cucumber from the excess juice and add to the yogurt. Peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic. Add to the yogurt. Tear off the dill stems and finely chop them with a knife. Use the stems in other dishes or discard them. Add the chopped dill to the dish. Stir and add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil. If the yogurt is low-fat and quite liquid – add less oil, if thick – more. Salt with a pinch of salt, stir and taste. Add more salt if necessary. Traditionally, zajiki uses a small amount of salt and tastes unsalted. Make it according to your taste. If it tastes good without salt or with a little salt, leave it as it is. If it tastes good without or with a little salt, leave it as it is. Serve with vegetables and pita bread cut into triangles. For example, prepared according to this recipe. You can also serve zajaki with meat or fish, dress a salad, or eat the whole plate with a spoon. Tzatziki — Greek yogurt based fresh dip No ratings yet Tzatziki is a traditional Greek appetizer sauce based on yogurt with grated cucumber and garlic. It has a very fresh taste reminiscent of summer, picnics, fresh vegetables and barbecues. Pin Recipe Print Recipe Prep Time5 minutesCook Time8 minutesTotal Time13 minutes Servings4 people Calories85kcal EquipmentGrater Ingredients 300 g greek yogurt (8-12% fat)150 g cucumber (~ half a large cucumber)3 cloves garlic15 ml lemon juice (~ half a medium lemon)1/2 lemon zest1 stalk dillsalt15-30 ml olive oil (extra virgin, 1-2 ст.л.) Instructions Grate the zest of half a lemon on a fine grater and add to the yogurt. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the yogurt. Peel and finely chop 3 cloves of garlic and dill greens (just the greens). Add to the yogurt. In a separate bowl, grate 150 grams of cucumber on a coarse grater.Squeeze the cucumber from the excess juice and add to the yogurt.Stir and pour in 1-2 tbsp olive oil. Salt to taste. NutritionCalories: 85 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 4 mg | Sodium: 28 mg | Potassium: 173 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 50 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 94 mg | Iron: 1 mg Pin10YumTweetShareTelegramVibeFlip10 Shares GreekMezeQuick (up to 30 minutes) Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Recipe Rating Recipe Rating Δ You may also like Caramelized onions dip How to make Roux and Béchamel with Onion... Whipped Feta Dip with Sour Cream and Garlic Taramasalata with bread Alex Bayev Hi, I'm Alex Bayev, bayevskitchen.com founder and food blogger who is passionate about cooking and photography. Since starting my blog in 2015, I have been sharing simple yet elegant recipes made with high-quality ingredients that anyone can recreate at home. I believe that food has the power to create unforgettable experiences.