Description
A refreshing Greek yogurt sauce perfect as a dip or condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2% for best texture)
- ½ cup finely grated cucumber (about ½ medium cucumber)
- 1–2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped or 1 tsp dried dill)
- ¼ tsp salt (or to taste)
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber, then place it in a clean towel or paper towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is key for a thick, creamy tzatziki.
- In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the grated cucumber. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors come together.
- Adjust salt, lemon juice, or dill based on preference.
Notes
- This sauce is best served chilled and can be enjoyed with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg