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Homemade Tzatziki

This thick and creamy homemade tzatziki is easy to make and a refreshing condiment for pitas, grilled meats and seafoods, and served as a dip.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 18 servings (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated cucumber about 1 whole English cucumber, fully peeled or peeled in stripes
  • 2 cups whole Greek yogurt see note
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or Fresh lemon juice *
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or mint (I most often use dill)
  • Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place grated cucumber in a strainer set over a bowl and toss with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Discard liquid that collects in the bowl and dry cucumbers well between double layers of paper towels, pressing out excess water.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt and black pepper. Stir in cucumbers and dill or mint.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour for the flavors to develop. Stir the tzatziki and season to taste with additional salt, pepper, and vinegar or lemon juice, if desired. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • *White wine vinegar is authentic to tzatziki in Greece. Substituting lemon juice will add a slightly milder tartness. 
  • *You can use reduced fat or fat-free Greek yogurt, but I often find that they’re more tart than whole. If substituting, you might need to reduce the vinegar or lemon juice slightly, and add it to taste.
  • See the blog post above for serving suggestions.

Nutrition Information

Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 41mg (1%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 26mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18servings (2 tablespoons)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.