Despite the fact yogurt is so good for you, I have always hated it. Be it the texture, the sour tang, or the idea that I’m eating bacteria (that I swear I can feel moving) but it just has never been my thing. However, I have the uncanny ability to eat yogurt ONLY if all liquid has been removed and replaced by garlic and lemon juice. Hence, this non-yogurt eater is a huge tzatziki fan!
Tzatziki has turned into one of my favorite summer time recipes. Shredded cucumber, mint, parsley, and lemon give the sauce its fresh taste. It’s a healthier alternative to onion dip with the garlic and goes great as a side for grilled or roasted lamb. The only problem with tzatziki is a heavy hand while adding the garlic. Its a raw sauce, so adding a lot of finely minced garlic will overpower the taste of everything else. Instead, I roasted an entire head of garlic to impart the flavor of garlic but still let the other ingredients shine.
