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Homemade Tzatziki - (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Sauce and Dip)

This Homemade Tzatziki recipe (a Greek sauce or dip made from yogurt and cucumbers) is super fresh, creamy and healthy.  Bonus: it's easy and cheap to make!  Enjoy it as a sandwich spread, salad dressing, a snack dip, on chicken or Greek meatballs.  It's delicious!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Servings: 8
Calories: 63kcal
Author: Myra

Ingredients

  • 2 field cucumbers (or 1 large English cucumber)
  • 2 cups plain yogurt (you can use Greek yogurt if you want, but if you already have regular yogurt I would just use that)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill (I used fresh dill that I had frozen)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (I also keep extra in my freezer)
  • 1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Peel cucumbers and scrape out the seeds.  Use the large holes on a box grater to shred the cucumbers.
  • If you have a sieve, put the grated cucumber in it over a plate or bowl and use a large spoon to press the extra juice out.  Leave it there to drain while you prepare the rest of the recipe.  If you don't have a sieve you could just squeeze the water out with your hands.
  • Chop dill and mince garlic.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine plain yogurt, the shredded cucumber, dill, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper.  Stir well to combine and let sit at least 30 minutes before eating, so flavours can meld.
  • Enjoy! :)

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 196mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 0.2mg