Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber; 1 cup thick whole-milk Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove grated; 1/4 tsp sea salt; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint optional

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook0 min

Total10 min

Servings8

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Equipment

Box grater
Mixing bowl
Clean kitchen towel

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Method

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Grate the cucumber

Grate the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater.

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Squeeze out the water

Squeeze out as much excess water as possible.

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Combine

In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dill.

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Add the mint

Add mint if using.

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Stir

Stir until evenly combined.

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Adjust

Taste and adjust the salt or lemon juice.

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Chill

Chill until ready to serve.

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Tips

NoteSqueezing the cucumber is the important part. Skip it and the tzatziki slowly turns watery in the refrigerator.

NoteI also think it tastes better after a short rest, when the garlic and herbs have had time to settle into the yogurt.

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Nutrition

AllergensDairy

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Storage

RefrigeratorUp to 4 days in a covered container; give it a quick stir before serving.

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Frequently asked

Can I use regular yogurt?+

You can, but strain it first through cheesecloth for 30 minutes — thin yogurt makes watery tzatziki.

What do I serve it with?+

Pita and raw vegetables are the classics, plus grilled meats, roasted potatoes, falafel, or honestly a spoon.

Tzatziki Sauce

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment