Description
Tzatziki is a quick and easy spread or dip that takes just minutes to make. It’s a good idea to plan ahead so the sauce has time to chill in the fridge so all of the flavors develop. It’s garlicky and flavored with fresh dill and just a hint of mint. Serve it as a dip with pita and veggies for an easy appetizer or spoon it over baked fish or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 English hothouse cucumber (approximately 6 ounces), seeded
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 of a teaspoon fresh mint (see note)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for drizzling
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor. Wrap the grated cucumber in a clean dish towel and squeeze it over the sink to remove the excess moisture.
- Combine the cucumber, garlic, yogurt, dill, mint, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and salt in a bowl. Refridgerate for at least two hours to allow the flavors to develop.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 2.4g
- Sodium: 115.2mg
- Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3.4g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 4.6g
- Cholesterol: 6.2mg
Keywords: homemade tzatziki, tzatziki dip, tzatziki sauce
