How to make Greek Tzatziki Sauce | Akis Petretzikis

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories without losing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats while being more affordable.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried dill

Fresh parsley provides flavor while being easier to find.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a tangy flavor with health benefits.

Peel the cucumber.

Grate the cucumber using the large blades on a cheese grater.

Add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar to the grated cucumber and toss it, then set aside.

In a blender, add 1/3 clove of garlic and 3 tablespoons of Greek virgin olive oil and blend until the garlic is completely broken down.

In a separate bowl, combine the yogurt, the garlic and olive oil mixture, and the vinegar.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste and mix until combined and creamy.

Squeeze the grated cucumber in a towel to release its liquid, ensuring no liquid is added to the sauce.

Add the squeezed cucumber to the sauce and stir it in.

Add fresh dill to the sauce and mix well.

Taste the tzatziki and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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