Cool and creamy this cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect compliment to grilled meat and vegetables.
It's served on the side with warm pita bread for dipping, and is also used as a condiment for souvlaki.
Ingredients
Yield: About 2 cups
Strained Greek yogurt 450 ml
Cucumber, peeled 1
Garlic cloves, minced 3
Fresh dill or mint, finely chopped 1 ½ Tbsp.
Extra virgin Greek olive oil 3 Tbsp.
Red wine vinegar 1 ½ Tbsp.
Salt to taste
Cucumber, peeled 1
Garlic cloves, minced 3
Fresh dill or mint, finely chopped 1 ½ Tbsp.
Extra virgin Greek olive oil 3 Tbsp.
Red wine vinegar 1 ½ Tbsp.
Salt to taste
Preparation
- Deseed then coarsely grate the cucumber.
- Squeezeout excess moisture. Mix with yogurt.
- Add garlic, dill, extra-virgin Greekolive oil, vinegar, and salt.
- Combine well.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Extra tip: Garnish with some olives and slices of cucumber before serving!
