Tzatziki with paprika
1 serving
10 minutes
Paprika tzatziki is a refined dish of Mediterranean cuisine filled with freshness and aroma. This traditional Greek sauce, usually served with meat, vegetables, or simply bread, gains zest from the addition of paprika. The history of tzatziki dates back to ancient Greece where it was used as a refreshing sauce to accompany dishes in hot weather. The combination of grated cucumber, garlic, yogurt, and olive oil creates a delicate creamy texture while paprika adds a subtle spicy note. Tzatziki is perfect as a dip for fresh vegetables or as a sauce for grilled dishes. Its refreshing taste makes every meal lighter and more balanced, while added dill and olives give it a special character. Enjoy this Mediterranean masterpiece!
1
Peel one large cucumber and grate it on a coarse grater.
- Cucumbers: 1 piece
2
Salt, squeeze in hands, wring out the juice, and place in a bowl.
- Salt: to taste
3
Grate the garlic and, without squeezing, add it to the cucumber.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
4
Add yogurt, a spoon of oil, a little vinegar, pepper, and salt.
- Yoghurt: 500 g
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
5
Add paprika.
- Paprika: to taste
6
Mix everything thoroughly.
7
You can add finely chopped dill and olives.
- Salt: to taste
