Easy Greek Tzatziki Recipe

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a bowl of greek tzatziki sauce topped with olive oil with a pita triangle resting inside the bowl

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Easy Greek Tzatziki Recipe

This easy Greek tzatziki recipe is a cool, creamy cucumber yogurt sauce made with Greek yogurt, Persian cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill. It comes together in just minutes and is great served with pita, veggies, and grilled meats.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Condiment

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: authentic tzatziki sauce, easy greek tzatziki recipe, tzatziki dip

Servings:

Calories: 52kcal

Author: Jordan Zelesnick

Equipment

Grater plate

Ingredients

1-2 persian cucumbers
1 small garlic clove
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill or dried works
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Grate the cucumber directly onto a garlic grater plate. Strain it in a fine mesh strainer over the sink.
1-2 persian cucumbers
Grate the garlic on the same plate so it turns into a paste.
1 small garlic clove
Add the grated cucumber to a bowl with the Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Mix until all the ingredients are fully combined.
1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust salt/lemon.
Serve with pita, fresh vegetables, or crackers.

Notes

You can use an english cucumber if you prefer but I like the Persian cucumbers because they have less water content. If you're using a larger cucumber, you may want to use less. Mine are about 4-5 inches in size.

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