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Tzatziki

Cool and refreshing Greek yogurt dip with cucumber, garlic, and dill - perfect for warm weather snacking.

⏱️ Prep: 15min0⏰ Total: 15min👥 Serves: 8🌡️ cold
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsGreek yogurt(full fat preferred)
  • 1 mediumEnglish cucumber
  • 2 clovesgarlic(minced or grated)
  • 2 tbspfresh dill(chopped)
  • 1 tbsplemon juice(fresh squeezed)
  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 3/4 tspkosher salt(divided)
  • 1/8 tspwhite pepper

📝 Make Ahead

Best after chilling 2-4 hours. Keeps refrigerated up to 4 days but will release liquid - just stir before serving.

Instructions

  1. Grate cucumber on large holes of box grater
  2. Toss with 1/2 tsp salt and let drain in a fine mesh strainer for 15 minutes
  3. Squeeze cucumber firmly to remove excess liquid
  4. Combine yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, remaining salt, and pepper
  5. Fold in drained cucumber
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning
  7. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving
  8. Drizzle with olive oil and extra dill to serve

💡 Pro Tips

Salting and draining the cucumber is essential to prevent a watery dip. Greek yogurt must be thick - strain regular yogurt if needed.

📜 History

Tzatziki is a staple of Greek and Turkish cuisine with ancient roots. The combination of yogurt and cucumber has been enjoyed in the eastern Mediterranean for centuries as a cooling accompaniment to grilled meats.

Also pairs well with:

ouzowhite-winegin