Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe – Greek Special
Discover the authentic recipe for Greek tzatziki sauce, a creamy dip made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic, traditionally served in the finest taverns.
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
Authentic Tzatziki sauce Recipe Ingredients :
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 of a cup extra virgin olive oil
- 500g strained Greek yogurt (18 ounces)
- 1–2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper
How to Make Authentic Tzatziki sauce Recipe:
Begin preparing the authentic Greek tzatziki sauce by grating the cucumber into a large bowl after removing its skin and seeds. Season with salt and pepper, then set aside for 10 minutes.
Next, wrap the grated cucumber in a towel and squeeze out excess water.
Combine the tzatziki sauce ingredients. In a bowl, mix together the squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, Greek yogurt, 1-2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt until well blended. Store the tzatziki sauce in the refrigerator and serve chilled. Alternatively, for a smoother texture, blend the olive oil and garlic first in a blender before mixing with the other ingredients using a spoon.
Enjoy this traditional tzatziki sauce as a delicious dip with warm pita bread or as a sauce for Greek-style souvlaki when serving your friends and family.
