Tzatziki with olive oil
4 servings
15 minutes
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek sauce that pairs perfectly with meat, vegetables, and bread. Its history is rooted in Mediterranean culinary traditions where yogurt sauces are valued for their lightness and rich flavor. The base of tzatziki consists of creamy yogurt, fresh cucumbers, and aromatic garlic, while the addition of dill and lemon juice gives it zest and freshness. Olive oil complements the texture, making it smoother. This sauce is ideal for a hot summer day, enhancing the flavors of kebabs, fish, and vegetables. It can be used as a dip, spread or dressing, making every dish richer and more aromatic.
1
Wash the cucumber, peel it, and grate it finely. To prevent the sauce from being watery, be sure to drain excess juice or squeeze it through cheesecloth. Peel, wash, and dry the garlic, then chop it finely or press it through a garlic press. Wash and dry the herbs. Finely chop the dill.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dill: 20 g
2
Mix grated cucumber, minced garlic, and dill. Add yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice, and mix well. Season with salt and ground pepper.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Dill: 20 g
- Yogurt: 240 g
- Olive oil: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Before serving, chill the sauce, place it in bowls, and garnish with olives and dill sprigs.
- Dill: 20 g