This flavorful Greek condiment is great for dipping raw veggies, chicken skewers, or falafel and can also be used as a dressing on sandwiches and salad bowls!
Ingredients
1 cup
Cucumber
(shredded)
1 1/2 tsp
Salt
2 cup
Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free
3 tsp
Garlic
(fresh; minced)
3 tsp
Dill, fresh
3 tsp
Lemon juice
(freshly squeezed)
2 tbsp
Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
(Fresh ground)
Instructions
Shred the cucumber and place it in a mesh strainer. Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and toss. Set aside to allow the salt to pull out the excess water in the cucumber; this keeps the tzatziki from becoming too watery.
Mix yogurt, garlic and dill, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small-medium sized bowl.
Press the liquid out of the cucumbers and then add to yogurt mixture.
