# Tzatziki

This homemade tzatziki is light, refreshing, and packed with cucumber, dill, and a hint of lemon.

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

## Ingredients

- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded or diced cucumber
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp chopped dill
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper

## Instructions

1. Start by shredding your cucumber.
2. Sprinkle some salt over the cucumber to help release that moisture.
3. Press the cucumber down into the colander to really get all that extra moisture out.
4. Mix it together with plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and dill.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

## Equipment

- box grater
- colander
- bowl
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- Use it as a spread on sandwiches or wraps.
- Dip pita chips or veggies in it.
- Use it as a salad dressing.
- Leaving the peel on the cucumber adds nutrients and fiber.
- Pressing the cucumber in the colander helps release extra moisture for a super thick tzatziki.
- This is a great summer recipe.
- It is a high-protein recipe.
- It is a healthy recipe.
- This is a Greek food recipe.
- This recipe has over 100 5-star reviews

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLFUjA6NGZs/?igsh=MW96Ymtuejg2dWN0YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8cd9036d-c330-4308-9c62-5cca49d6ba12
- Extracted: 2025-06-29

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