Best Tzatziki

Serving Size: 10

Tzatziki, a Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce, is made simply with yogurt, drained cucumber, olive oil, fresh herbs (usually mint or dill), garlic, lemon juice and salt. It’s a refreshing chilled sauce, dip or spread.

Recipe by: Cookie and Kate

Cook Times

Active Prep15

Hands-On Cook0

Hands-Off Cook0

Passive0

Total Time15

Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Box grater, Cutting board, Garlic press, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives

Ingredients

1 English cucumber grated, about 1 medium 10-ounce cucumber, no need to peel or seed the cucumber first, grate on the large holes of your box grater
1 ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic medium, pressed or minced
½ teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Working with one big handful at a time, lightly squeeze the grated cucumber between your palms over the sink to remove excess moisture. Transfer the squeezed cucumber to a serving bowl, and repeat with the remaining cucumber.
Add the yogurt, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to the bowl, and stir to blend. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and add additional chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, and/or salt, if necessary (I thought this batch was just right as-is).
Serve tzatziki immediately or chill for later. Leftover tzatziki keeps well, chilled, for about 4 days.

Nutrition