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Tzatziki Recipe

This tzatziki recipe is creamy, refreshing, and full of bright Mediterranean flavors. Made with yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, and lemon, it comes together quickly and tastes even better as it chills. Serve it with pita, grilled meats, gyros, or as a cool dipping sauce for any meal. Find more healthy and tasty Tzatziki Recipe ideas here.

greek tzatziki recipe
greek tzatziki recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 (32-ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber, grated with peel
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

  • Gather all ingredients and place the yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic into a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir the mixture until the cucumber and garlic are fully combined with the yogurt.
  • Add the fresh dill, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and well blended.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and refrigerate for several hours to deepen the flavor.
  • Serve chilled.
Tzatziki Recipe
Tzatziki Recipe

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 40
Yield: 5 cups