6.20.2011

Tzatziki Sauce

Can't tell you how much we love this. Found here - http://allrecipes.com/recipe/chicken-souvlaki-gyro-style/detail.aspx

  • Tzatziki Sauce (cucumber sauce):
  • 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon Greek seasoning
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.


*I never have rice vinegar. Mix like 3/4 part vinegar and 1/4 part water

*I also make my own Greek seasoning, which works wonderful. I just keep it in a small tupperware. I found it here - http://allrecipes.com/recipe/greek-seasoning/detail.aspx

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried mint - again, we never have mint so I use a little extra basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried minced garlic

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

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