# Tzatziki

A quick and easy recipe for tzatziki, a creamy dip made with cucumber, yogurt, garlic, and dill.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- box grater
- fine-mesh sieve
- wooden spoon
- bowl

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1179938610313824?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/4c16acba-2af1-46f4-b4ec-a775ac060fb1
- Extracted: 2025-04-07

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