Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek cucumber yogurt dip. It’s a great summer side dish that adds protein and a fresh cool flavour to any meal. It pairs perfectly as part of a full Greek Feast with Super Greens Spanakopita, Greek Lemon Potatoes, and Greek Salad, or can be enjoyed alongside falafels, zucchini fritters, in wraps, burgers, or as a sandwich spread.
Cucumber boasts several health benefits thanks to its B-vitamins, vitamin-K, and actually has cooling properties to help beat the summer heat!
This dip lasts well for a few days when sealed in the fridge.
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek cucumber dip or sauce. This is delicious with pita, lemon potatoes, falafels, burgers, carrot sticks etc.
- 1 cucumber
- 1 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- Grate the cucumber and place in the center of a cheese cloth, clean dish towel, or 2 paper towels doubled over. If you’re preparing other dishes, you can lightly salt the cucumber and leave it for some time while water extracts
- When you’re ready, gently squeeze the cucumber to remove most of the liquid.
- In a bowl, mix the cucumber, yogurt, dill, garlic powder, lemon juice, and pinch of salt.
- Taste and season as needed
- Chill in the fridge to let the flavors mix & mingle.
- Drizzle with 1 tsp. of olive oil and serve.
[…] Dinners are always a highlight, a feast of salty cheeses, honey, and fresh produce enjoyed with a bottle of wine while sitting outside under the stars. Greek food is delicious! Whether we’re in Greece, or just wishing we were, our favorite Greek recipes are in regular rotation. For your next Sunday supper or meal with friends, explore the Super Greens Spanakopita, Lemon Roasted Potatoes, Heirloom Greek Salad, and Tzatziki. […]