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Fresh Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Fresh Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

This fresh tzatziki recipe is rich and creamy. The fresh herbs and lemon make it bright and refreshing. It's delicious on pita, Gyros, as a dip for fresh veggies and more.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups cucumber grated, 1 medium 8 oz cucumber
  • 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp fresh dill minced
  • 2 tsp fresh flat-leaf parsley minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber into a bowl lined with a tea towel.
  2. Squeeze the juice from the cucumber and discard the juice or save for another use.
  3. Add one cup greek yogurt to a bowl.
  4. Top with olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, and salt then stir together.
  5. Add the drained cucumber and stir until combined.
  6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.