Creamy Greek Tzatziki
This dip just gets better the longer it sits in the refrigerator. The flavors continue to meld, and make for a great dip for pita chips, topping for sandwiches, or used with fresh veggies. You can’t go wrong with this Greek classic!
Servings Prep Time
8people 1hour
Servings Prep Time
8people 1hour
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Drain yogurt using either a cheesecloth, or 3 sheets of paper towels. Place cheesecloth over a strainer and allow to drain for at least an hour, or overnight in the refrigerator. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber and squeeze to remove excess liquid.
  2. Mix all of the ingredients together, and add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Refrigerate and serve as a dip, or as a topping on gyros or souvlaki.
Recipe Notes

So I have a confession about this delicious Greek yogurt dip.  As I stated above, one of my (many) favorite ways of enjoying this spread is on things like gyro and souvlaki.  My confession is that I may–may–have been known to reach for one of these tasty and handy meals after a couple cocktails.  I mean, a girl needs a nosh after some liquid refreshment, right?

When my husband and I were dating, we attended a wine festival. Beautiful surroundings, great weather, LOTS of wine–and food trucks. Well, after a few (very large) tastes of various wines, I got it in my head that I had to have a gyro. I told the guy in the food truck that “you can’t PUT too much tzatziki on that thing”!

Um, apparently he could. Let’s just say that the gyro on that particular occasion didn’t stay with me long. (TMI? Sorry…)  So I guess you actually CAN put too much tzatziki on some things.  You’ve been warned.

And yet, my husband didn’t dump me after that. He’s a keeper.