Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 - 3 c.
Ingredients: 3 Persian cucumbers, grated; 2 c. plain whole Greek yogurt; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill; Kosher salt

As a dip or a sauce, this tangy Greek yogurt is full of flavor.

By Ashley Strickland FreemanPublished: May 8, 2023

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greek chicken on a plate with lemon wedges and tzatziki sauce

Mary Britton Senseney

Yields:

2 - 3 c.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

This tangy sauce is a classic pita chip dip as well as a topping for all kinds of cooked dishes, from kabobs to sandwiches. But we especially like it on Sunday style Greek Chicken.

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Ingredients

3 Persian cucumbers, grated
2 cups plain whole Greek yogurt
3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
Kosher salt

Directions

1. Step 1Place grated cucumber on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and let stand 30 minutes to allow the juices to release. Squeeze cucumber to remove as much liquid as possible.
2. Step 2Combine cucumber, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill in a bowl. Season with salt.

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