Tzatziki Recipe
This yogurt-based tzatziki sauce is tangy and creamy. The perfect dip for Mediterranean dishes, it’s as easy as pie and only takes 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups grated cucumber from about 1 medium cucumber
- 2 cups thick whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped dill
Instructions
- Start by grating the cucumber, using your cheese grater.
- Next, the most essential step for making a creamy tzatziki – squeeze the water out of the grated cucumber. Do not skip this step as the water from the cucumber will cause your tzatziki to separate and become watery. Place the cucumber on a towel (or paper towel) and gently squeeze out the excess water directly over the sink.
- Lastly, stir everything together! In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber with the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and dill. Chill until ready to use.