Tzatziki with Gherkins

Ingredients

• 500g Natural Yoghurt

• 1/2 Large Cucumber

• 6 - 10 Gherkins (depending on their size)

• 1 tbs Olive Oil

• 4 Garlic Cloves

• Small Bunch of Dill

• Salt

• Salt, Pepper and Olive Oil to garnish

Method

Grate the cucumber.

Place a sieve over a colander and transfer the cucumber there. Salt generously and leave for, at least, 10 minutes. In that time most of water should separate and run down.

Chop the garlic and gherkins very thinly. If gherkins you are using are reasonably big, you can grate them.

In order to get rid of some more water, lightly press the grated cucumber with a tablespoon,

In a bowl, mix together garlic and gherkins with olive oil.

Chop some dill and mix all ingredients together.

Drizzle olive oil on top and add salt and pepper to taste if necessary.

Serve with pita bread, grilled vegetables or as a sauce with fish or meat.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic and acetic acid, present in gherkins, are both known to have antimicrobial properties. They are helpful in treating and preventing most types of infections.

Vinegar can support weight loss, not only it helps to keep your blood sugar levels down but it is known to induce the feeling of fullness. Gherkins and cucumbers are also rich in fibre which further increases that feeling.

Yoghurt is very rich in probiotics, such as bifidobacteria and lactic acid. They support proper functioning of your gastrointestinal track. Since, approximately 70% of our immune system resides in the gut, probiotics play a massive role in fighting infections.

Yoghurt contains all essential amino acids, it is rich in minerals, like Calcium and Phosphorus and vitamins from a group B, their absorption is enhanced by the presence of probiotics.

If you have been on antibiotics, are in a middle of infection or are travelling and trying a lot of new food, that is when this recipe should come handy.