Tzatziki Sauce with Sour Cream

With the lusciousness of sour cream and the vibrant flavors of dill, lemon, and cucumber, this sauce adds a touch of Mediterranean magic to any dish.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: dip, Sauce, tzatziki,

Prep Time: 20

Total Time: 20

Servings: cups

Calories: 416kcal

Author: Sophie Viau

Ingredients

1 ½ cups sour cream full fat
¼ cup fresh dill finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed, if possible
1 teaspoon lemon Zest
1 cup grated cucumber squeeze out excess water
1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
½ teaspoon Black Oepper freshly ground is best

Instructions

With the help of a box grater, start off by shredding the cucumber. You want to remove excess liquid, so give it a gentle squeeze or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel l and press lightly to remove as much water as you can. This step ensures your sauce stays thick.
In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, freshly chopped dill, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and that lemon zest.
Gently fold in your shredded cucumber into the mixture.
Sprinkle in the salt and freshly ground black pepper. Remember, seasoning is a personal affair, so feel free to adjust according to your taste preferences. Mix everything together
Let your tzatziki sauce rest in the fridge for at least an hour. This allows the flavors to mingle.
Grab some pita bread, veggies, or even use it as a delightful dressing for salads.
With the lusciousness of sour cream and the vibrant flavors of dill, lemon, and cucumber, this sauce adds a touch of Mediterranean magic to any dish.

Notes

STORAGE

Refrigeration:

Once you've prepared your Greek Tzatziki Sauce, transfer it into an airtight container.. Seal the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator.

Shelf Life:

Your tzatziki dip can typically be refrigerated for about 3 to 5 days. However, the flavors may intensify over time, so be prepared for a stronger dill and garlic profile as the days go by.

Stirring Before Use:

When you're ready to use the sauce again, give it a good stir. Over time, the ingredients might naturally separate a bit, so stirring will help reincorporate everything and restore that creamy consistency.

You can not freeze the tzatziki sauce

TIPS

When shredding the cucumber, for best results make sure to squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This prevents the sauce from becoming watery and maintains that luscious creamy texture.
Give your sour creamy dip some extra time. Let your sauce rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before diving in. This allows the flavors to meld and develop.

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