Ingredients
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1 English cucumber, finely grated
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed preferred
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh mint or dill, finely chopped (or a combination of both)
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh pita, for serving
Instructions
- Place the grated cucumber on a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as you can from the cucumber. Alternatively, you can use a few layers of paper towels.
- Place the cucumber into a medium bowl. Add yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.
- Stir well. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
- Transfer tzatziki to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs.
- Cover and refrigerate for one hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve with fresh pita and/or vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Be sure to remove as much liquid as possible from the cucumber after grating. This will keep up to two days in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizers