Greek Tzatziki (Τζατζίκι)

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek sauce or dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and olive oil. It is a refreshing and versatile condiment that pairs well with grilled meats, pita bread, or as a dip for vegetables.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Sauce/Dip Greek Sauce Dip Yogurt Cucumber
Greek Tzatziki (Τζατζίκι)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, and chopped dill.
  2. Drizzle in the olive oil and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
60
Protein
3g
Fat
5g
Carbohydrates
2g

Supplies

Bowl Grater Knife Cutting board

Tools

Refrigerator

Serving suggestions

Serve tzatziki with grilled meats, pita bread, or as a dip for vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a thicker tzatziki, strain the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess moisture before adding it to the yogurt mixture.

Cost

$5