Tzatziki
Tzatziki (Greek: τζατζίκι, tzatzíki, [d͡zaˈd͡zici]), also known as cacık (Turkish pronunciation: [dʒaˈdʒɯk]) or tarator, is a class of dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeastern Europe and West Asia. It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley and thyme. It is served as a cold appetizer (meze), a side dish, and as a sauce for souvlaki and gyros sandwiches and other foods.
| Alternative names | Tarator, cacık |
|---|---|
| Type | Dip or soup |
| Course | Appetizer, side dish, meze |
| Serving temperature | Cold |
| Main ingredients | Strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, salt, sometimes lemon juice, dill, mint, parsley, thyme |
| Variations | With strained or diluted yogurt and other herbs and vegetables |
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