Tzatziki sauce with pita bread or pita chips is great as an appetizer or, as I remember it, a perfect sauce for gyros. I can remember going to the Greek Fest at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Milwaukee and eating their delicious gyro sandwiches. The shaved roasted lamb & beef wrapped in pita bread with this sauce is incredible.
Tzatziki is usually a combination of Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and either fresh dill, parsley or mint. I recently did a taste test with all three fresh herbs and discovered the version with mint is my favorite. The cool, sweet flavor of the mint contrasted with the tangy yogurt and the sharp bite of the garlic.
This Tzatziki sauce is also perfect on the lamb burger recipe I have created. It reminds me of a gyro sandwich with the combination of the lamb and beef. It’s the best burger I have had in a long time. However you choose to serve this sauce, I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Original post date: 8-11-2013
Tzatziki
Print recipeIngredients
- 2 Cups Greek Yogurt
- 2 Cups Cucumber (shredded)
- 1/2 Cup Mint (Fresh)
- 1/4 Cup Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 4 Cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
Directions
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Shred cucumbers and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Place in strainer for 30 minutes. |  |
| In a bowl mix together yogurt, mint, lemon juice, garlic & olive oil. | |
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After 30 minutes squeeze out any excess liquid out of the cucumbers and add them to yogurt mixture. Salt to taste. |  |
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Cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least four hours before using. After four hours remove plastic wrap and serve. |  |
