Tag: Gyro

Tzatziki, Quick and Easy Greek Treat

Ingredients

  • 16 Oz Whole Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Seedless Cucumber – peeled and grated
  • 3 Garlic Cloves – minced
  • 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbs White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 Lemon – juiced
  • 2 Tbs Dill – finely chopped
  • 1 Tbs Mint – finely chopped
  • Salt, Black Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Peel the cucumber, grate it into a small colander, top with a pinch of salt to draw out the moisture, and place in the sink.
  2. Let the cucumber sit for 15 minutes. Place the cucumber on paper towels and press to remove any extra moisture.
  3. Place all of the ingredients, to include the cucumber, in a small bowl and mix well to combine. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
  4. Taste the tzatziki and add anything extra as you deem necessary. Enjoy on a gyro or as a dip with some pita or chips!

Greek “Pico de Gallo”, Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 Plum Tomatoes – diced
  • 1 Red Onion – diced
  • 1/2 Seedless Cucumber – diced
  • 1/2 Lemon – zest
  • 1 Lemon – juiced
  • 1 Tbs Mint – diced

Directions

  1. Dice all of the ingredients and place in a bowl.
  2. Add the lemon zest and mint.
  3. Squeeze the lemon juice over, stir to combine, and place in a refrigerator. Enjoy!