Tzatziki Sauce

Plan Z Phase: This is a Z2 (ZReduction) recipe.

In ZReduction, limit yourself to 2 Tbl per serving. This sauce is normally served along with a gyro or other Greek lamb dish. I got creative and served it with my simple crusted salmon and it was divine! We ate every morsel! It will taste great with grilled or roasted chicken too.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of grated cucumber. I peel the cucumber first and use the large grate setting on my tower grater. I like my tzatziki a bit chunkier. Toss any cucumber seeds.
• 1 cup of whole fat Greek plain yogurt
• 1 Tbl of lemon juice
• ½ Tbl of olive oil
• ¼ cup of minced onion (optional)
• 1 tsp of grated garlic (jar garlic will work)
• a grating of sea salt (to taste)
• 1-2 Tbl of chopped, fresh dill
• 1 Tbl of minced, fresh mint

Instructions:

Put all the ingredients in a medium bowl and stir it up with a spatula. Taste test to see if you want to add any more salt or more herbs. The flavors will meld together after it sits a little bit, so it’s nice if you can prepare this at least 30 minutes before you eat.

Tzatziki sauce is best served chilled so make it ahead and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Enjoy!

Cheers,