Authentic Greek Tzatziki

Name: Authentic Greek Tzatziki
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: Cucumber ½; Greek yogurt 1 ½ cups; Garlic 2 cloves; Olive oil 2 tbsp; White vinegar 1 tbsp; Salt ½ tsp; Fresh dill 1 tbsp

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Ingredients

	½ Cucumber large, unpeeled
	1 ½ cups Greek yogurt plain full-fat
	2 cloves Garlic large, finely minced
	2 tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
	1 tbsp White vinegar
	½ tsp Salt
	1 tbsp Fresh dill minced

Nutritional information

calories

fat

carbohydrates

protein

2mg

cholesterol

159mg

sodium

Cuisine:

Greek Recipes

Ingredients

½ Cucumber
large, unpeeled
1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
plain full-fat
2 cloves Garlic
large, finely minced
2 tbsp Olive oil
extra-virgin
1 tbsp White vinegar
½ tsp Salt
1 tbsp Fresh dill
minced

Authentic Greek Tzatziki

Looking for an easy homemade tzatziki sauce recipe? This Authentic Greek Tzatziki is it! Deliciously creamy and rich, this sauce is made of simple ingredients and will step up any meal. Use grilled bread, naan, or pita for scooping and enjoy the Mediterranean flavors at home.

To make this classic tzatziki sauce, start out with the cucumber. Use a grater box to shred the cucumber. Place the shredded cucumber in a fine mesh sieve and drain it overnight in the fridge. If you’re pressed for time, gently press the cucumber into the sieve to squeeze out any excess water. Combine the full-fat Greek yogurt, minced garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, white vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside for the flavors to marry and mingle. Alternatively, you can mix all of the ingredients except for the cucumber and dill, then cover and refrigerate the yogurt mixture overnight while the cucumber drains. Just before serving, stir the drained cucumber and the minced fresh dill into the yogurt mixture. Eat and enjoy!

To make the Authentic Greek Tzatziki, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Authentic Greek Tzatziki

1	Shred cucumber	1
Use a grater box to shred the cucumber.
2	Drain	1
Place the shredded cucumber in a fine mesh sieve and drain it overnight in the fridge. If you’re pressed for time, gently press the cucumber into the sieve to squeeze out any excess water.
3	Combine yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt	2
In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cover and transfer to the fridge overnight. Skip if you plan to serve the tzatziki sauce immediately.
4	Add cucumber and dill	1
Add the drained cucumber and 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine.
5	Serve
Serve the tzatziki sauce chilled with grilled bread, naan, or pita for dipping. Enjoy!

Enjoy Mediterranean flavors at home with this easy Authentic Greek Tzatziki recipe! It’s creamy, rich, and so flavorful. Made it? Let us know how you liked it! Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes!

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!