What are the customary Greek ingredients included in the Mediterranean tzatziki appetizer recipe featured in ‘Savoring the Mediterranean’?
Savoring the Mediterranean: A Classic Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Recipe
Always wanted to travel to Greece and taste their authentic flavors? Consider your wish granted! This classic Greek Tzatziki recipe is so simple yet so appetizing, you’ll feel like you’re dining in a seaside taverna in Santorini. Let’s get started!
Ingredients:
- Two medium cucumbers
- Four cloves of garlic, minced
- One and a half cups of Greek yogurt
- Two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
- One tablespoon of white wine vinegar
- A handful of fresh dill, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Peel and grate your cucumbers, salt lightly, and let sit for 10 minutes before squeezing out the excess water. This will keep your tzatziki from getting too watery.
- In a bowl, mix together the drained cucumbers, minced garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. Stir until well combined.
- Add in the fresh dill and mix again.If your tzatziki tastes too tangy, don’t worry; the dill will help balance out the flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper, then refrigerate for at least half an hour before serving. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Enjoy your tzatziki with warm pita bread, fresh veggies, or as a dip for your favorite Greek dishes!
This Greek Tzatziki appetizer recipe is perfect for those summer gatherings or for a simple enjoy-yourself moment. The creamy texture, the freshness of the cucumber and dill, the tanginess from yogurt and vinegar, and the aromatics from garlic will transport you directly to the Mediterranean coast. Enjoy and Γειά σου! (Geia Sou! - Cheers!)