Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

Tzatziki dip in a bowl garnished with mint, dill and a drizzle of olive oil with a side of pita and cucumber slices.

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Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

This Tzatziki Recipe is my take on the classic dip. It comes together in under 10 minutes! Serve alongside other dips and condiments as part of a mezze or sharing platter. Or serve with one of my many meat-based recipes like pulled lamb and chicken skewers.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Luay Ghafari

Cost: $5

Ingredients

3 Persian cucumbers - Grated and squeezed
1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
1-2 Garlic cloves
2 tbsp Fresh mint - Finely chopped
2 tbsp Fresh dill - Finely chopped
2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
Kosher or sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper
Mint leaves, dill fronds and more olive oil for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients. To a medium, bowl, add the grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, chopped mint, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, a big pinch of salt and some fresh cracked black pepper.
Mix and adjust seasoning. Mix well, taste and adjust the seasoning.

Notes

Ingredient Notes:

Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt is the only way to go. I personally prefer full-fat Greek yogurt, but you can certainly use 0% or 2% Greek-style yogurt. The important thing is to use thick yogurt.
Fresh Cucumber: I am using Persian cucumbers for this recipe. The skin on them is thin and they don’t have large seed cavities. You can use English cucumbers too, but I would recommend removing the seeds. Make sure to squeeze out as much water as you can from the cucumber.
Fresh herbs: For this recipe, fresh mint and fresh dill are a must.
Fresh garlic: Use as little or as much fresh garlic as you like, but please don’t use any powdered garlic!

Serve this creamy sauce alongside other dips on a big spread or mezze platter. Or with crudité like sliced cucumbers, carrots, and bell peppers. Pair it with Mutabbal (roasted eggplant dip), Eggplant hummus, Sumac onions, Bread dipping oil, Greek pita bread, or Lebanese pita bread.

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