Homemade Greek Yogurt Tzatziki
Homemade tzatziki is a cooling Greek yogurt sauce with cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon. Removing as much water as possible from the cucumber is the key to a thick texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups thick plain Greek yogurt 480 g
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate cucumber on the large holes of a grater.
- Squeeze cucumber very dry using a clean towel or paper towels.
- Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon, dill, salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Chill 30 minutes before serving if time allows.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.