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A bowl of creamy tzatziki made from an easy tzatziki recipe, topped with green and purple olives, fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, and pita chips for garnish, all placed on a light cloth.
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5 from 15 votes

Easy Tzatziki Recipe

Tzatziki, also known as tarator or cacık, can be served as a dip, soup, or sauce and is found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East. It takes 5 minutes to make and is the most refreshing dip or side to any dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Tzatziki
Servings: 4
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber peeled if desired
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or Balkan-style yogurt
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • ¼ cup dill finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • olives for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Grate the cucumber using the largest holes on your cheese grater. Squeeze all the excess moisture out of the grated cucumber. You can squeeze it out using a nut milk bag, a kitchen towel, a cheese cloth, or just clean hands. This step will ensure a thicker dip. Alternatively, you can finely chop the cucumber.
  • Add the yogurt to a large bowl, along with the grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill, and season with salt. Stir well.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the dip for presentation and garnish with olives, if you like. Serve right away or store it in the refrigerator in a glass Tupperware. The dip should last up to 10 days. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg
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