SauceAppetizerSide Dish

Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 480 g full-fat greek yogurt plain; 1 pcs english cucumber large; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed; 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped; 0.75 tsp salt; 1 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped (optional); 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground (optional)

A creamy, refreshing Greek yogurt sauce with grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. It is perfect as a dip for vegetables and pita bread or as a cool counterpoint to grilled dishes.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

480 gfull-fat greek yogurt, plain
1 pcsenglish cucumber, large
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
1 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbspfresh dill, finely chopped
0.75 tspsalt
1 tbspfresh mint, finely chopped(optional)
1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)

Equipment

box grater · fine-mesh sieve · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: No need to peel the English cucumber; the skin adds color and texture.
2
Sprinkle the salt over the grated cucumber, toss to combine, and let it sit for about 15 minutes to draw out excess water.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This step is crucial for preventing a watery tzatziki.
3
Using your hands or the back of a spoon, press the cucumber firmly against the sieve to squeeze out as much liquid as possible; discard the liquid.
About 2 min
4
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice.
About 2 min
5
Stir in the chopped fresh dill and optional mint until everything is evenly mixed.
About 1 min
6
Season with optional black pepper, then taste and adjust any seasonings if necessary.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The flavor will develop as it chills, so be conservative with extra salt.
7
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Cook’s note: For best results, let it chill for 2 hours or more.
8
Serve chilled as a dip or sauce.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top just before serving adds a nice finish.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.