Tzatziki Sauce Recipe 🥒🍋🌿

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe 🥒🍋🌿 Introduction 🌟 Tzatziki sauce is a refreshing and creamy Greek condiment made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. It's versatile and pairs wonderfully with grilled meats, gyros, pita bread, or as a dip for vegetables. Enjoy the cool and tangy flavors of homemade tzatziki with this easy recipe! 🎉🍽️ Ingredients 🛒🥒 1 English cucumber, grated 🥒 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt 🥛 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 🫒 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 🍋 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 🌿 (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 🧂 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste 🧂 Instructions 👨‍🍳📜 Prepare the Cucumber: Grate the English cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth over a bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to release excess moisture. Squeeze out any remaining liquid from the cucumber. 🥒🧂 Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh mint (if using). Mix well to combine. 🥛🧄🫒🍋🌿 Season: Season the tzatziki sauce with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste. Stir until evenly incorporated. 🧂