A refreshing dip or sauce with just a handful of ingredients. The combination of creamy Greek yogurt, cool cucumbers, and fresh herbs makes this the perfect condiment!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Resting Time30 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: dip, Sauce
Servings: 2cups, approximately
Ingredients
½large cucumberunpeeled
1cupplain Greek yogurt
2garlic clovesfinely minced
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
1 ½tablespoonslemon juice
1-2tablespoonsfresh dillminced
½teaspoonsalt
pepperto taste
Instructions
Grate the cucumber over a thin kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out. You will have approximately 1 cup of grated cucumber. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Add in the cucumber and stir until fully combined.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serve chilled. Store leftover tzatziki in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving.
Notes
See tidbits above for tips on how to turn this dip into a thinner sauce like consistency.