Description
This Tzatziki Recipe is cool, creamy, and refreshing, making it the perfect Mediterranean dip for any occasion. Made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs, it delivers authentic flavor with minimal effort. Whether served as a dip, spread, or sauce, this homemade tzatziki is a healthy and delicious addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups thick Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much water as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
- Add the Greek yogurt to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the grated cucumber until evenly combined.
- Add the minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the chopped dill or mint.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir before serving and enjoy chilled.
Notes
For the best texture, always remove excess moisture from the cucumber. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer consistency and allow the tzatziki to chill before serving so the flavors can fully develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg