Tzatziki Triumph: The Ultimate Homemade Greek Yogurt Dip
A delicious and creamy Greek yogurt dip, perfect for summer gatherings and versatile enough to accompany many dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 long English cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped dill
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Grate the cucumber coarsely over a strainer placed in a large bowl. Squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Combine ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cucumber with the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well.
- Chill and meld: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve: Stir the tzatziki before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Taste your tzatziki while making it and adjust the flavors according to your preference. For best results, serve it chilled with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/tzatziki/
