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Greek Tzatziki (Dill Yogurt Sauce)

Greek Tzatziki (Dill Yogurt Sauce)

A traditional Greek Tzatziki dip made with yogurt, dill, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dip
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 42 kcal

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • box grater
  • Cheesecloth

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large clove garlic finely grated or minced
  • ½ lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon white distilled vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 ½ cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 Persian cucumber grated or ¼ English cucumber
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling

Optional Serving Suggestions

  • Warm pita
  • Pita chips
  • Fresh veggies

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium bowl, mix 1 large clove garlic (finely grated) with the juice from ½ lemon, ½ teaspoon white distilled vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Let sit for 5 - 10 minutes to allow the acid to soften the intensity of the raw garlic.
  • Shred 1 Persian cucumber with a box grater and squeeze out any excess liquid with your hands or a cheesecloth.
  • To the bowl, add the shredded cucumber, 1 ½ cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt, ¼ cup fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil. Taste and season with salt, then chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marinate.
  • Remove from the fridge, drizzle with a little extra olive oil, and serve with warm pita, pita chips, or fresh veggies (if desired). Enjoy.

Notes

I like my tzatziki with a relatively strong garlic flavor, so I'll often use 2 large garlic cloves but feel free to use less to start! To make this ahead of time, mix all of the ingredients together except for the grated cucumber and chill overnight. Just before serving, grate and add the cucumber. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 42kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 116IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword appetizer, Dill Yogurt Sauce, Greek Tzatziki, Mediterranean Dip, Tzatziki Dip, Yogurt Sauce
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