Tzatziki Sauce
This delicious condiment can be served alongside many Mediterranean dishes such as falafel or served on a Mediterranean platter with vegetables, olives, crackers, and hummus for a quick snack or fun meal.
Makes: 2 ½ cups
Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated cucumber (from about 1 medium cucumber). No peeling or seeding is necessary.
- 1 ½ cups plain Greek-style plant-based yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint and/or dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Working with a handful at a time, squeeze the grated cucumber over the sink to remove excess moisture. Transfer the squeezed cucumber to a serving bowl, and repeat until all of the cucumber is drained.
- Mix in the yogurt, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to the bowl. Stir well and let rest for 5 -10 minutes. Taste and add additional chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, and/or salt, to taste.
- Chill until serving.