Tzatziki

5 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Shred the cucumber using a box grater, leaving the peel on.
  2. 2Place the shredded cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve and sprinkle with salt to release moisture.
  3. 3Press down on the cucumber in the sieve to remove excess moisture.
  4. 4In a bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber with plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dill.
  5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well.

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dill
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Equipment

box graterfine-mesh sievewooden spoonbowl