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A bowl of Tzatziki garnished with fresh dill and olive oil, served with lemon wedges.

Tzatziki Recipe

Amelia MapstoneAmelia Mapstone
Stir up this classic Tzatziki recipe! A smooth, creamy Greek dip with cooling cucumber, tangy yogurt, fresh dill, & garlic. Naturally gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 49 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup finely grated cucumber
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Wrap the grated cucumber in a clean towel and gently squeeze out the extra water.
    Squeezing water from grated cucumber for tzatziki.
  • In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and chopped dill. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
    Stirring tzatziki in a bowl until smooth.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve chilled with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
    A hand covering a bowl of Tzatziki with a clear lid.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 91mgFiber: 0.1g
Keyword Tzatziki
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