Tzatziki Sauce

• porcijos: 400mL (4 servings)
• aktyvus laikas: 5 minutes
• bendras laikas: 15 minutes

Ingredientai

½ cup cucumber, finely-minced (not grated); purée if making squeeze-bottle version

1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt; sub 25-30% with buttermilk or milk for squeeze-bottle consistency

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, grated

¼ tsp sea salt

1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, optional

Nurodymai

Place the cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out a bit of the excess water. (Squeeze all water out if not using sauce immediately.)

In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint, if using.

Chill until ready to use.

Stores for a day in refrigerator.