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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Preparing Cucumbers
Mixing Ingredients
Refrigeration and Serving
Nutritional Information
16 calories per serving