Greek Cuisine Dinner Lunch Snack

Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500 g Greek Yogurt; 1 pcs Cucumber; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Dill; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

🔪 PREP TIME 10 mins

🔥 COOK TIME 18 mins

🍽️ SERVINGS 4 Servings

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Nutritional Breakdown

Per Serving

Calories 389 kcal

Protein 22.2 g

Carbs 16.7 g

Fat 27.1 g

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4 Servings

Greek Yogurt

500 g
Cucumber

1 pcs
Garlic

2 cloves
Dill

1 tbsp
Olive Oil

1 tbsp
Lemon Juice

1 tbsp

💡 Short Description

Overview and quick notes for Tzatziki

Refreshing cucumber yogurt dip.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Full recipe instructions for preparing Tzatziki

🔥 Prep

Measure out 500 g of Greek yogurt into a bowl.
Peel and grate 1 cucumber, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean cloth.
Peel and mince 2 cloves of garlic.
Chop 1 tbsp of fresh dill.
Measure out 1 tbsp of olive oil.
Measure out 1 tbsp of lemon juice.

🔥 Cook

1. Combine the measured yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
2. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and evenly combined.
3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
4. Before serving, give the tzatziki a quick stir and adjust seasoning if needed.

🔥 Serve

Serve chilled as a dip with warm pita bread, sliced cucumbers, carrot sticks, or bell pepper strips.
Use as a creamy sauce for grilled meats such as souvlaki, gyros, or kebabs.
Add a dollop to Greek salads or sandwiches for extra freshness.
Garnish with an extra sprig of dill and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.