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Yogurt dip with garlic and cucumber
Servings: 4 servings

Tzatziki – Greek Cucumber and Yogurt Dip

A classic Greek dip made with thick Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, and olive oil. Tzatziki is creamy, refreshing, and full of bright flavor – perfect as a dip with warm pita bread, a sauce for grilled meats, or as part of a Mediterranean meze platter. Quick to make and best served cold.
Course: Side Dish, Starter
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword: cucumber, dip, easy, Greek yogurt, Party food, Tzatziki, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Calories: 120kcal
Metric - US Customary

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 500 gram Greek yogurt 10% fat
  • 300 gram Cucumber 1 cucumber
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 5 gram Sea salt about 1 tsp
  • 15 gram Olive oil about 1 tbsp

Instructions

How to Make It

  • Peel and crush the garlic.
  • Add the Greek yogurt to a mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the crushed garlic, sea salt, and olive oil.
  • Coarsely grate the cucumber with the skin on.
  • Squeeze out all the liquid from the grated cucumber with your hands.
  • Fold the drained cucumber into the yogurt mixture.
  • Let the tzatziki chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil and warm pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g