Description
The delicious classic Greek dip made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Ingredients
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16 ounces (2 cups) Greek yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and shredded
Pinch of kosher salt
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
A few sprigs of dill
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cucumber
- Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds, then grate the cucumber using a box grater.
- Place the shredded cucumber in a clean tea towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This prevents a watery tzatziki.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the drained Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, salt, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon.
- Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Chill and Serve
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Top with dill, and optionally additional olive oil when serving.
- Serve as a dip for pita bread, grilled meats, or fresh vegetables.
Step 4: Storage
- Store leftover tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
If you prefer a smoother tzatziki, blend all the ingredients in a food processor for a few seconds.
Using full-fat Greek yogurt provides the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Chilling Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 1g