Description
A creamy, tangy, and refreshing sauce perfect for dipping, spreading, or topping grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1½ packed cups cucumber, grated
- 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grate 1½ packed cups of cucumber using the large holes of a box grater.
- Drain the grated cucumber by squeezing out excess liquid with your hands.
- Combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, mint (if using), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Let your Tzatziki rest in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Spread the Tzatziki on a serving plate, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Serve with warm pita or crunchy pita chips.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or jalapeños. Customize with lemon zest or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg