Homemade Tzatziki Recipe
If you’re looking for a quick sauce to accompany a Mediterranean meal then you must try this recipe for homemade Greek tzatziki.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 53kcal
Ingredients
- 180g cucumber or half large cucumber
- 150g strained Greek yoghurt
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 sprigs fresh mint finely chopped
- 3 sprigs fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from fresh lemon
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and remove the excess water by squeezing the grated cucumber between paper towels. You may need to change the paper towels and do this a few times.
- Add the squeezed cucumber to a bowl then add in the Greek yoghurt, minced garlic, mint, dill, lemon juice and olive oil. Mix well then season with the salt and black pepper then mix again. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the garlic and herbs to infuse fully.