Tzatsiki

By á-25087

This tzatziki is delicious on anything Mediterranean, or as a dipping sauce for fresh veggies. Spicy dishes also pair perfectly with its cooling flavors of cucumber and yogurt.

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, peeled
• 10 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
• 1 cup distilled white vinegar
• 4 shallots, thickly sliced
• 1 cup small dill sprigs
• 2 1/2 cups strained or Greek yogurt or labne spread
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Quarter the cucumber lengthwise and trim off the triangular wedge of seeds. Cut the cucumber into a very small, even dice. Transfer it to a mixing bowl.

In a food processor, combine the garlic, vinegar, shallots, and dill. Pulse until finely chopped but not puréed.

Add the mixture to the cucumbers, then add the yogurt. Fold together with a rubber spatula, adding olive oil and lemon juice. Season liberally with kosher salt and pepper to taste.