Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Sauce/Dip)

[#1]

A couple of weeks ago I posted my Greek meatball recipe and mentioned the Tzatziki sauce that I served to accompany them.  There were some requests for the sauce so I thought I would post for everyone.   I will note that I started making this sauce before Greek yogurts were so widely available in supermarkets.  I haven’t tried it yet but given how creamy and fresh they are I think you could skip the sour cream and use 2 cups of your favorite plain Greek yogurt instead.  We like to serve the sauce with lamb but it goes great with just about any protein – steak, burgers, fish, chicken, and it’s good as a vegetable dip too (or on anything you might use Ranch flavored dip with) – Enjoy!

Mix together in a bowl and chill at least 2 hours before serving:
•    1 cup Sour Cream
•    1 cup Plain Yogurt
•    1 Cucumber – peeled, seeded and finely chopped
•    1 Shallot – finely chopped
•    ½ cup Fresh Mint – chopped (more to taste)
•    1 teaspoon garlic powder
•    ½ teaspoon salt

[#2]

Thanks-I need that recipe. Safeway used to be The place for food in our town, until it closed down, and everyone was upset.

[#3]

Nice recipe, thank you.

Speaking about yogurt, I can't find anymore Knudsen yogurts at the San Francisco Safeway in market St. I hope they will be back.

[#4]

John, we'd be happy to forward your request for Knudsen yogurt at your local store. Thanks for the inquiry!

[#5]

Looks very good, need to try it soon on burgers. Does this work as dip for chips (cheese/bbq flavored)?

[#6]

Thanks for the inquiry, Iscintl. We’d recommend the dip for your favorite chip or pita bread, and especially on a tasty burger!