Tzatziki

Tzatziki

Tzatziki

Veg

Thick strained yogurt blended with grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill — the essential Greek condiment.

Cuisines

Greek

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt
Cucumber 1 Cucumber , medium, grated
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
olive oil 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Dill 1 tablespoon Dill , fresh, chopped
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice , fresh
salt — Salt , to taste
Black Pepper — Black Pepper , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the grated cucumber in a clean cloth and squeeze out excess water.
  2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped dill, and lemon juice.
  3. 3 Stir the mixture well to combine all the ingredients.
  4. 4 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. 5 Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. 6 Serve chilled as a dip or side dish.

Tips

For a thicker consistency, strain the yogurt overnight in a cheesecloth.