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Authentic Greek Tzatziki Cucumber and Yogurt Dip
A refreshing, velvety Mediterranean dip made with strained Greek yogurt, finely grated crisp cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, and fresh dill.
Prep
15 min
Cook
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Total
15 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Whole milk Greek yogurt (strained)400 g
- Large English cucumber1 piece
- Garlic cloves2 clove
- Extra virgin olive oil20 ml
- Lemon juice (or white wine vinegar)15 ml
- Fresh dill10 g
- Fine sea salt
Instructions
1
Wash and grate the cucumber. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel with a pinch of salt and wring out as much water as possible over the sink (critical for a thick, creamy dip).
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2
In a mixing bowl, combine the thick Greek yogurt, finely grated garlic paste, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
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3
Fold in the squeezed grated cucumber and finely chopped fresh dill.
4
Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly combined. Season with salt to taste.
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5
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and garlic to mellow.
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Always keep dairy-based dips refrigerated below 4°C for up to 4 days.
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: USDA SNAP-Ed Connection Healthy Dips - Cucumber Yogurt Dip (United States Department of Agriculture (USDA SNAP-Ed))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal