Homemade Tzatziki

"A classic Mediterranean dip featuring thick Greek yogurt, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic fresh dill, balanced by the cool crunch of squeezed cucumber and a hint of fresh garlic."

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Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings1
Difficultyeasy
MediterraneanGluten FreeLow CarbVegetarianSauces

Ingredients

  • 1 cupplain Greek yogurt (full-fat works best for creaminess)
  • 1 mediumEnglish cucumber, halved and seeded
  • 1 clovegarlic, finely minced or grated
  • 1 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbspLemon Juice, fresh
  • 1 tbspfresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tspSea Salt
  • to tasteGround Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Grate & Drain the Cucumber: Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze aggressively over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible. (Removing water keeps your tzatziki thick and creamy rather than watery.)

  2. 2

    2. Combine: In a medium bowl, combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    3. Chill: Stir well, cover, and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve or for 30 minutes.