Description
Cool Greek tzatziki sauce from Jamie Oliver blends creamy yogurt with cucumber and herbs. Mediterranean flavors shine through simple ingredients that create a perfect dip you’ll crave alongside grilled meats or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt, whole milk, thick
- ½ cup (120 ml) cucumber, finely grated
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp mint, chopped
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Moisture Extraction: Grate cucumber onto a clean kitchen towel and firmly squeeze out excess liquid to prevent a runny consistency.
- Flavor Combination: In a medium bowl, blend drained cucumber with full-fat yogurt, introducing minced garlic for robust depth and complexity.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Drizzle extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle finely chopped dill and mint leaves to create a vibrant Mediterranean profile.
- Seasoning Balance: Incorporate kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, carefully adjusting to develop a harmonious taste experience.
- Resting and Melding: Gently fold all ingredients until evenly distributed, then cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to intensify and marry together.
Notes
- Squeeze Moisture Carefully: Remove excess liquid from cucumber to prevent a runny tzatziki, which helps maintain the ideal creamy consistency.
- Choose Full-Fat Yogurt: Select thick, full-fat yogurt for a richer, more authentic Greek-style sauce that holds its texture better.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow herbs and garlic to infuse deeply, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Fresh Herbs Matter: Use freshly chopped dill and mint to elevate the sauce’s aromatic quality and provide a vibrant, authentic Mediterranean touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg