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Authentic Greek Tzatziki Dip

This homemade Greek tzatziki dip features thick Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill. It is cool, creamy, and ready in minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 65
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber. Squeeze out all the extra liquid using a cheesecloth or a fine-mesh strainer. Set the cucumber aside.
  2. Grab a medium bowl. Combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix it all together well.
  3. Add your drained cucumber to the yogurt mixture. Stir gently until everything is combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Pop it in the refrigerator for at least one hour so the flavors can mingle.
  5. Serve your chilled dip with your favorite veggies, warm pita bread, or crunchy crackers.