Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip
A creamy and refreshing Greek yogurt tzatziki dip made with cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce for Mediterranean dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess water using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a thicker dip, use full-fat Greek yogurt.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Pairs well with pita bread, grilled meats, or fresh vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: tzatziki, Greek yogurt dip, Mediterranean dip, cucumber yogurt sauce, Greek appetizer
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