Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 cucumber grated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze it hard in a clean towel to remove as much water as possible.
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Fold in the drained cucumber and chopped dill.
- Season with salt and stir until smooth.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Drizzle with a little olive oil before serving.
A Taste of Greece at Home
No collection of the top 10 Greek recipes is complete without tzatziki – it is the dip, the spread, and the sauce that
shows up at every meal.
Why Tzatziki Is a Top 10 Greek Recipes Must-Have
● Endlessly useful: it works as a dip, a gyro sauce, and a side all at once.
● Ten-minute payoff: almost no effort for a huge flavor return.
● Make-ahead friendly: it actually improves after a few hours in the fridge.
Secrets to Thick Tzatziki
● Drain the cucumber: watery cucumber is the number-one reason tzatziki turns runny.
● Full-fat yogurt: low-fat versions are too thin to hold up.
● Rest it: 30 minutes lets the raw garlic mellow.
FAQ
Which cucumber is best?
English or Persian cucumbers have fewer seeds and less water, so they keep the sauce thick.
How long does it keep?
Stored covered in the fridge, tzatziki stays fresh for about three days.
Serve It With
Spoon it over our Tender Chicken Souvlaki Skewers, or serve alongside fresh vegetables and warm pita.
