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A pita chip with Tzatziki sauce on it over a dish filled with the dip.
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Tzatziki Recipe

A delicious Mediterranean dip or sauce that has many uses and applications.
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dips, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 36kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ medium English cucumber (grated)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt for vegans)
  • 2 medium garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. dried dill
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Gather all your ingredients.
    Ingredients for this Tzatziki Recipe sitting on a cutting board.
  • Grate the cucumber using a box grater or finely chop it.
    A partially grated English cucumber lays on a plate next to a grater and a partially whole cucumber.
  • Place the grated/chopped cucumber in a fine-mesh strainer or colander and sprinkle with a little salt. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
    Sprinkling salt over grated cucumber in a mesh sieve.
  • While the cucumber drains, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and dill. Mix everything together thoroughly.
    The mixed sauce without the grated cucumber added.
  • After the cucumber has drained, squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel. This step is important to prevent the tzatziki from becoming watery.
    A tea towel filled with grated cucumber, partially wrung out.
  • Add the drained cucumber to the yogurt mixture and stir until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding salt and black pepper according to your preference.
    Mixed Tzatziki in a silver mixing bowl.
  • Cover the tzatziki and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
    A covered mixing bowl on a countertop.
  • Prior to serving, drizzle a little extra olive oil on top and garnish with a sprig of fresh dill (optional).
    A pita chip, just dipped into a white dish of Tzatziki.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup (approx) | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.2mg