Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber Salad)

Tzatziki is a Greek meze or appetizer that is made from strained yogurt, cucumber and garlic. Optional ingredients include herbs such as dill, mint and or parsley and lemon juice is also common. If you are feeling daring you can even hit it up with a splash of ouzo. In addition to being served as an appetizer it makes a great condiment especially when served in gyros or with souvlaki.

Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber Salad)

(makes 4 appetizer sized servings)
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or strained yogurt
1/2 cup cucumber (peeled, seeded, and shredded, squeezed and drained)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or mint (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 splash ouzo (optional)
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Mix everything and let chill in the fridge for an hour or more to let the flavours mingle.

Similar Recipes:
Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Salad)
Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
Htipiti (Greek Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Cheese Dip)
Cucumber and Feta Rolls

Use tzatziki in:
Lamb Souvlaki
Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) in a Pita with Tzatziki Sauce
Greek Zucchini Fritters with Tzatziki
Ntomatokeftedes (Greek Tomato and Feta Fritters) with Tzatziki
Kolokythokeftedes (Zucchini and Feta Balls)
Pumpkin and Feta Fritters
Greek Style Pulled Lamb Pitas
Greek Style Pulled Lamb Fries
'Souvlaki' Chicken Salad Sandwich with Roasted Red Peppers and Feta
Gyro Grilled Cheese Sandwich (aka Gyro Melt)
Chicken Souvlaki Salad
Chicken Gyro Grilled Cheese (aka The Gyro Melt)