Name: Creamy Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Three fourths of an English cucumber partially peeled in stripes; Half teaspoon kosher salt for the cucumber plus another half teaspoon for mixing; Four to five garlic cloves finely grated or minced; One teaspoon Heinz Distilled White Vinegar; One tablespoon California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Two cups Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt; Two tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint optional; One fourth teaspoon ground white pepper; Warm Papa Pita Greek Pita Flatbread for serving; Sliced vegetables for serving

Description

Creamy Greek Tzatziki Sauce made with grated cucumber, garlic, white vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, thick Greek yogurt, herbs, and pepper for a refreshing dip perfect for vegetables and warm pita.

Ingredients

Three fourths of an English cucumber partially peeled in stripes

Half teaspoon kosher salt for the cucumber plus another half teaspoon for mixing

Four to five garlic cloves finely grated or minced

One teaspoon Heinz Distilled White Vinegar

One tablespoon California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Two cups Chobani Plain Greek Yogurt

Two tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint optional

One fourth teaspoon ground white pepper

Warm Papa Pita Greek Pita Flatbread for serving

Sliced vegetables for serving

Instructions

Grate the cucumber with a box grater after peeling it in striped sections then sprinkle with half a teaspoon of salt and place it into a cheesecloth or clean napkin to squeeze out as much liquid as possible

Combine the garlic with the remaining half teaspoon of salt in a bowl then stir in the white vinegar and extra virgin olive oil until fully blended

Fold the drained cucumber into the garlic mixture and mix until evenly combined

Add the Greek yogurt and blend until smooth then sprinkle in the white pepper and fresh dill or mint if desired and mix again until the texture becomes creamy

Cover the bowl and chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least thirty minutes to thicken and allow the flavors to meld

Stir gently before serving and drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top if preferred then serve with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables

Notes

This recipe yields roughly two cups which is ideal for small families or snacking through the week

The sauce has a garlic forward flavor so the amount of garlic may be adjusted based on personal preference

Use thick Greek yogurt to maintain a smooth and creamy consistency especially after chilling

Chilling is essential because it develops flavor and helps the sauce thicken naturally

Store in a tightly sealed glass container in the refrigerator and enjoy within four days

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dips and Appetizers
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Greek