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How to make Tzatziki

Takes 10 minutes | Serves 2 |

Greek Tzatziki recipe with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic, enhanced with fresh dill or mint. Essential tips include draining cucumbers to avoid a watery dip and refrigerating before serving for the best texture. Discover versatile uses for this cucumber yogurt sauce in the detailed post.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 unit
  • 1 tsp
  • 4 unit
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp
  • 2 cups
  • 1 handful
  • 0.25 tsp
  • some Warm pita bread for serving
  • some Sliced vegetables for serving

Steps

    Preparing Cucumbers

    • Grate the cucumbers manually with a box grater or finely chop using a food processor. Toss with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, then squeeze dry with a cheese cloth or a double thickness napkin.

    Mixing Ingredients

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and olive oil. Add the grated cucumber, yogurt, a pinch of white or black pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Stir to combine well.

    Refrigeration and Serving

    • Cover and refrigerate from 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving. Stir again before transferring to a serving bowl, drizzle with more olive oil if desired, and serve with veggies or pita chips.

Nutritional Information

16 calories per serving