Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 large cucumber, seeded and diced; 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Recipe GLPRb255b80b1b8c12

Greek

Sauce & Condiment

45 min

183 cal

Servings: 3

No-Cook

SNAP eligible

A refreshing Greek yogurt-based sauce made with fresh dill, cucumber, and garlic. This creamy condiment is perfect served as a dip, spread, or accompaniment to grilled meats, vegetables, and Mediterranean dishes. The combination of cool yogurt, crisp cucumber, and aromatic herbs makes it an ideal appetizer or snack.

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Ingredients

2 cups full-fat plain Greek yogurt

1 large cucumber, seeded and diced

4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, and olive oil.
Add the diced cucumber to the yogurt mixture and fold gently until well combined.
Season with sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, then stir in the fresh lemon juice to taste.
Taste the mixture and adjust the lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed for your preferred flavor balance.
Serve immediately as a dip or spread, or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 2 days before serving.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Tzatziki is straightforward and cheap—Greek yogurt and cucumber are standard at all Charlotte chains, and a batch costs under five dollars for three servings. The stated 45 minutes is misleading; the actual work is maybe 10 minutes of chopping and stirring, though it benefits from 30 minutes of chilling, which is passive time. This is a no-fuss weeknight side that pairs well with grilled chicken or pita, and it keeps well for 3-4 days in the fridge, making leftovers reliable. The only small mark against it is that it's a supporting dish rather than a complete meal, and dill is standard enough that you won't face a special trip.

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