Tzatziki is a dip or sauce typically found in Southeast Europe and the Middle East. It is usually made of strained yogurt, cucumber, fresh cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and salt. Tzatziki is often served as a cold appetizer or side dish with bread, eggplant, or zucchini.

How should I remove the extra liquid from the cucumber for this recipe?

My favorite way to remove the excess moisture from the cucumber for this recipe is to use paper towels. First, I grate the cucumber finely. Then I wrap the grated cucumber in paper towel and simply squeeze out most, if not all, of the liquid. Just be careful to not let any of the paper towel get mixed into the dip!

How to best enjoy this recipe?

This creamy tzatziki sauce recipe can be enjoyed in so many different ways! First it can be an appetizer dip for crackers, veggie sticks, and pita bread. I also love to use it as more of a sauce to add to main meals. Like with my Greek Chicken Meatballs , Greek Marinated Chicken Breasts , Mediterranean Chicken & Rice Bowl , or Spinach & Feta Turkey Burgers .

How to best store this recipe?

This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 5 days!

Cucumber Dill Tzatziki - Wellness by Kay

Name: Cucumber Dill Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk greek yogurt; 1/2 English cucumber, shredded & excess liquid removed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt, to taste

Description

Cucumber Dill Tzatziki is the perfect easy sauce or appetizer dip! Made with greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, and lemon … this light and bright recipe is fresh, creamy, tangy, and flavorful. It is delicious with crackers, veggies, pita, and on top of any main dish.

Ingredients

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1 cup whole milk greek yogurt
1/2 English cucumber, shredded & excess liquid removed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Add the greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice to a medium bowl.
Combine evenly. Add salt to taste.
Serve with crackers, veggies, pita, and more. Enjoy!