EasyVegetarianSalads
Tzatziki
15 min
4.8 (193 reviews)
By Sofia Andreou
GreekDipNo-cookGluten-Free
Cool, creamy Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic, dill, and a drizzle of olive oil. The perfect dip or sauce.
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 500g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Method
- 1
Grate the cucumber coarsely. Place in a clean tea towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much liquid as possible — this is the key step for a thick tzatziki.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, squeezed cucumber, garlic, olive oil, dill, and vinegar.
- 3
Mix well and season generously with salt and white pepper. Taste and adjust — it should be tangy, garlicky, and fresh.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours develop.
- 5
To serve, spread into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with a sprig of dill.
