Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1 medium cucumber, grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

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

1 cup	Greek yogurt
1	medium cucumber, grated
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 tablespoon	olive oil
1 tablespoon	fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon	fresh lemon juice
—	salt to taste
—	black pepper to taste

Instructions

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

Tips

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