Description
Tzatziki is a delicious and refreshing dip made primarily from Greek yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and herbs, known for its cool, tangy flavor.
Ingredients
- Greek yogurt: 2 cups
- Cucumber: 1 medium, grated
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh dill: 2 tablespoons, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- Salt: to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly and grate it.
- Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt and stir gently to make it smooth.
- Mix in the grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
- Add salt to taste and mix again.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use plain Greek yogurt for the best flavor.
- Chilling the dip allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Consider using strained Greek yogurt for a thicker dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Tzatziki, dip, Mediterranean, Greek yogurt, cucumber, appetizer