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Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Sensational Sauce Recipes to Elevate Your Meal

Delectable dishes aren’t hard to come by in the Scenic City. But sometimes, even when the food is cooked to perfection, the real secret is in the sauce. Next time you’re looking to elevate a meal, try one of these tasty toppings that is sure to steal the show.

By Christina Cannon

Photography by Rich Smith

Acropolis Grill

Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

1 English cucumber, seeded

2 cups Greek yogurt

2 garlic cloves, pressed fine OR 2 Tbsp. granulated garlic

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice OR 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped

Pinch of kosher salt and ground black pepper

Directions

Grate or finely dice seeded cucumber. Drain with a sieve overnight or wrap in a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Blend together and cover. For best results, let flavors meld for 4 hours or overnight.

Lloyd George, Chef headshot

“Tzatziki, sometimes called gyro sauce, is so much more than that. Its flavors of fresh cucumber and dill provide a cool tart taste, and the yogurt pairs great with an array of foods. I like it with lamb chops and as a general dipping sauce for raw vegetables and pita, as well as cooked zucchini chips. It is also a healthy option with its use of fresh garlic and the probiotics found in the yogurt.” – Lloyd George, Chef

Tzatziki Sauce

Acropolis Grill

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Course Sauce

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Ingredients

1 English cucumber, seeded
2 cups Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, pressed fine (OR 2 tbsp. granulated garlic)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (OR 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar)
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Pinch kosher salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

Grate or finely dice seeded cucumber. Drain with a sieve overnight or wrap in a kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Blend together and cover.
For best results, let flavors meld for 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

“Tzatziki, sometimes called gyro sauce, is so much more than that. Its flavors of fresh cucumber and dill provide a cool tart taste, and the yogurt pairs great with an array of foods. I like it with lamb chops and as a general dipping sauce for raw vegetables and pita, as well as cooked zucchini chips. It is also a healthy option with its use of fresh garlic and the probiotics found in the yogurt.” - Lloyd George, Chef

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