Silky skyr tzatziki with cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon, and olive oil—refreshing mezze or sauce ready in 15 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 1/2 cups plain Icelandic skyr (unsweetened)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and grated
03 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
→ Fresh Herbs
04 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
→ Pantry
06 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
09 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the grated cucumber into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible; discard liquid.
02 - In a mixing bowl, add the skyr, drained grated cucumber and minced garlic, then fold together until evenly distributed.
03 - Stir in the chopped dill, optional mint and the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
04 - Add the lemon juice, sea salt and ground black pepper, then mix thoroughly and taste for seasoning balance.
05 - If needed, adjust salt, pepper or lemon to brighten the flavor and stir to incorporate adjustments.
06 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
07 - Transfer to a serving dish, drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with a sprig of dill or mint; serve with pita or vegetables.
