Cool as a cucumber, tzatziki is a delicious sidekick for chicken, lamb or vegetables. Fantastic served alongside our Chicken Shawarma Skewers or Vegetable Skewers. Perfect for dolloping on these Chickpea Salad Pitas. We could go on and on. It’s so versatile!
1 large cucumber, seeded, unpeeled and grated | |
1 Tbl Salt | |
2 cups full fat plain yogurt or Greek Yogurt | |
1/2 cup sour cream | |
Juice of one lemon | |
1 Tbl Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil | |
2 tsp minced garlic | |
2 tsp dried dill | |
Salt and Freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
1. | Toss grated cucumber with tablespoon of salt and place in a sieve over a bowl. Place in refrigerator overnight to draw out water. |
2. | Place yogurt in a cheescloth or coffee filter lined sieve over a bowl. Place in refrigerator overnight to draw out whey. The next day, discard the liquids from the cucumber and yogurt or save the liquid to add to smoothies or soups. |
3. | Combine all ingredients and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Allow flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes before serving. |
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