Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 English cucumber, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper

Cool, creamy Greek yogurt sauce with cucumber, garlic, fresh dill, and lemon. Perfect as a dip, sauce for grilled meats, or spread on pita.

15 minEasyServes 660 cal/serving

GreekSideNo-CookVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1

Grate 1 grated English cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid in a clean kitchen towel. This step is essential to prevent watery tzatziki.
2

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt, the squeezed cucumber, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice and 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper.
4

Taste and adjust. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5

Drizzle with extra olive oil and garnish with dill before serving.

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Questions

How long does Tzatziki take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Tzatziki?

The entry for Tzatziki calls for 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Can I make Tzatziki dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Tzatziki is 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Tzatziki vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan side collection.

Can I make Tzatziki ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Tzatziki within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

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