Tzatziki

Super easy, delicious and healthy snack, appetizer or condiment to always have on hand! Perfect with freshly cut veggies, bread and more!

Ingredients

• 4 cups (32oz/907g) full-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 large English cucumber or 4 small Persian cucumbers, grated
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 4 tablespoons EVGE extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more for preparing cucumber)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Grate cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Place in a fine-mesh strainer, sprinkle generously with salt, and let drain for at least 15-20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Squeeze out ALL remaining liquid from cucumber with your hands - this is crucial for thick tzatziki.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, combine yogurt, drained cucumber, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and dill.
4. Step 4: Mix well. Taste and add salt as needed.
5. Step 5: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Tips & Notes

• Keeps in a cold fridge for at least a week
• Squeezing out the liquid is the most important step for thick tzatziki
• Use thick Greek strained yogurt for best results

1. Grate cucumber, salt and strain for at least 30 min.
2. Squeeze ALL excess liquid from grated cucumber.
3. Mix all ingredients: cucumber, yoghurt, vinegar, EVGE, salt and dill
4. Serve with vegetable sticks, bread or wherever you like!

Keeps in a cold fridge for at least a week