Greek salad Recipe

1. Brief description

Zatziki sauce is a Greek yogurt sauce. A traditional Greek sauce, it is popular in Greece as an indispensable sauce for meat dishes such as souvlaki, seafood dishes or spread on bread. It is made by mixing olives, lemons, and Greek yogurt, which are representative specialties of Greece, which is famous for its Mediterranean climate. It is a typical Greek sauce with a refreshing Mediterranean feel, with the unique soft taste of olive oil, the fresh scent of cucumber, and the refreshing taste of lemon. Stimulate your appetite with Zatziki Sauce, which is simple in ingredients and cooking method.

2. Cooking ingredients(3 servings)

200g Greek yogurt, 3/4 cucumber, 1t minced garlic, 1/2T olive oil, 1/2T lemon juice, a little bit of salt, a little bit of pepper powder, a little bit of parsley powder or dill for decoration

3. How to cook

Step 1. Cucumbers are shredded on a grater or cut into smaller bite-size pieces, sprinkled with salt, and pickled for about 10 minutes. And drain the water completely.

Step 2. Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil to a bowl and season with salt and pepper powder and mix.

Step 3. Add the cucumber prepared in Step 1. to the ingredients in Step 2. and mix well.

Step 4. Sprinkle with a little parsley or dill for garnish, and add olive oil if you like.

4. cooking tips

Zatziki sauce goes well not only with meat, but also with seafood, bread, and salads.

If you want a refreshing taste, add more lemon juice.

You can also use plain yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.