This refreshing and herbaceous sauce is the perfect cooling counterpoint to spicy chicken.
Green Goddess Tzatziki
This refreshing and herbaceous sauce is the perfect cooling counterpoint to the spiciness of Harissa Marinated Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Grate the Persian cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid.
- Blend the sauce: In a food processor, combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, sea salt, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, fresh basil, fresh parsley, chives, dill and mint.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the blended sauce to a bowl and stir in the squeezed grated cucumber.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and lemon zest, if desired.
- Chill (optional): For the best flavor, chill the sauce in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
