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A square photo with a glass jar containing a cucumber salad with Greek yogurt. There's a spoon in there for it. Two lemons in the top right.

Tzatziki Recipe

Andréa
Discover how to make delicious tzatziki yourself with this simple and quick recipe. Fresh, creamy, and full of Greek flavors. And everything is in the bowl within 15 minutes. This is perfect as a dip, sauce, or side dish.
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine European Cuisine, Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 persons
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 sprigs dill fresh finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra vierge
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cloves garlic squeezed
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 sprig dill fresh

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

Instructions
 

  • Mix the dill (except ½ teaspoon), olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic, and yogurt in a bowl. 
    4 sprigs dill fresh, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup Greek yogurt
    A glass bowl with olive oil, salt, dill and garlic. Greek yogurt is added.
  • Halve the cucumber. Scrape with a teaspoon the seeds from the cucumber.
    1 English cucumber
    Scrape the seeds from the cucumber with a teaspoon.
  • Cut the cucumber into small slices. And add to the yogurt marinade.
    The cucumber segments are mixed into the sauce
  • Put the tzatziki salad in the fridge. You get the best tzatziki if you leave it in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours.
    A bowl filled with yogurt marinade, cucumber and dill.
  • Serve garnished with the remaining dill on top.
    1 sprig dill fresh

NOTES

 
1. Cucumber: Because your dressing contains sufficient moisture, remove the cucumber seeds with the back of a spoon. Otherwise, the tzatziki will become watery.
2. Yogurt:
  • If you want a creamy tzatziki, use Greek yogurt.
  • If you prefer a leaner tzatziki with the same taste, use low-fat yogurt and make it into a curd. How do you hang up? Place a sieve over a bowl. Place a cheesecloth in the sieve and pour the low-fat yogurt into it. Let this drain overnight.
3. Dill: If you can't get fresh dill (or don't have it at home), substitute one teaspoon of dried dill.
4. Delicious with: Tzatziki is delicious with Greek dishes such as gyros or souvlaki. But it is also delicious as a side dish, for example, at the BBQ or gourmet.
5. Storage
  • You can keep tzatziki refrigerated and covered for up to 3 days. That is why you can prepare it in advance.
  • You cannot freeze tzatziki.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 610mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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