Authentic Homemade Greek Tzatziki
Fresh, creamy homemade tzatziki made with real ingredients, just like they use in Greece. Perfect with pita, gyros, or grilled meats.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- grater or food processor
- spatula
- Clean kitchen towel or paper towels or cheesecloth
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber grated and peeled
- 2 cups Greek yogurt full fat recommended
- 4-5 garlic cloves minced
- 1-2 teaspoon Maldon sea salt flakes to taste
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil optional to drizzle on top
- juice of ½ a lemon squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill stems removed and finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- black pepper, freshly ground to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber, then use a clean towel or paper towels to squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, sea salt, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Stir in the dill and season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Mix well until fully combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve chilled.