Tzatziki
A creamy Greek yogurt dip made with fresh cucumbers, garlic, and herbs. This refreshing Mediterranean sauce combines tangy yogurt with crisp cucumbers and bright mint for a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or vegetables.
4 servings
25 min
Ingredients
- •3 whole Persian cucumbers
- •1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- •1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- •3 tablespoons olive oil
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •1 clove garlic
- •¼ cup chopped mint
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toss cucumbers with a few generous pinches of salt in a small bowl; firmly squeeze several times with your hands to release excess water. Drain.
5 min
- 2.
Mix cucumbers, yogurt, oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt. Let sit at room temperature until tzatziki tastes garlicky, 15-20 minutes; discard garlic. Stir in mint just before serving.
20 min
- 3.
Tzatziki (without mint) can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
