#WeeklyRecipe - Everything Mexican Bagel Perfect Tzatziki

The best part of this recipe is its versatility. You can serve it as a dip, a spread, a sauce... schmeer it on a bagel, eat it with grilled vegetables and meats, fish, pita chips, crunchy raw vegetables and even by the spoonful and on its own. Tzatziki is very fresh and has very clean flavours and by adding Playing w/Food's Everything Mexican Bagel Spice, the nuttiness of the toasted sesame, the spicy & smokey notes of the chipotle and the crunchiness of the onion and garlic flakes, you will take it to the next level. Enjoy it fresh today or make it and enjoy it tomorrow, chilled right from the fridge. You will love it!

 

Everything Mexican Bagel Perfect Tzatziki

Yield: 3 cups approx.

Ingredients: 

1 English cucumber

Playing w/Food's Tangy Three Chili Salt as needed

2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

1 450g tub Greek yogurt

1 large garlic clove

3 Tbsp good olive oil

3 Tbsp Playing w/Food's Everything Mexican Bagel Spice, plus extra for garnish

1 Tbsp fresh dill and/or mint, chopped (optional)

 

Procedure:

1. Grate cucumber using the small holes of a box grater. Place grated cucumber in a bowl, season with a pinch of Tangy Three Chili Salt and 1 Tbsp of the vinegar. Set aside to allow the liquids to release.
2. If using Greek yogurt you don’t need to pass it through cheesecloth, just make sure to drain any excess liquid. Add drained yogurt to a bowl & add the other 1 Tbsp of the vinegar.
3. Add the good olive oil & garlic to a food processor. Process until it becomes pasty & the garlic is processed completely. Place this mixture together with the yogurt.
4. Strain the cucumber and squeeze it by using a towel. Make sure to get rid of the most amount of liquid possible. Add to the bowl. Add herbs if desired. 
5. Add Everything Mexican Bagel Spice & mix all ingredients really well.

Top with additional Everything Mexican Bagel Spice & use as a dip, spread or simply enjoy it by the spoonful. 

Note: This recipe can easily be cut in half and it refrigerates really well!

Καλή όρεξη (Bon Appetit)

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What is Tzatziki?
Tzatziki is a dip, soup, sauce or spread found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East.

It is made of salted strained yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley and/or thyme.