Fresh Greek Tzatziki

🥘 Ingredients

Prepare Cucumber

• cucumber
  60 g

Mix & Emulsify

• Greek yogurt
  125 g
• extra virgin olive oil
  1/2 tbsp
• fresh dill
  1 tbsp
• fresh lemon juice
  1 tsp
• garlic
  1 clove

Season & Chill

• black pepper
  1 pinch
• salt
  1/4 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• box grater
• clean kitchen towel
• small mixing bowl

Prepare Cucumber

1. 1

   Wash and grate cucumber using the coarse side of a box grater .

   cucumber: 60 g
2. 2

   Wrap the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and firmly squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible over the sink.

Mix & Emulsify

1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl , combine Greek yogurt , the squeezed grated cucumber, finely grated garlic , fresh lemon juice , and extra virgin olive oil .

   Greek yogurt: 125 g, garlic: 1 clove, fresh lemon juice: 1 tsp, extra virgin olive oil: 1/2 tbsp
2. 2

   Add finely chopped fresh dill .

   fresh dill: 1 tbsp

Season & Chill

1. 1

   Stir everything together with a spoon until creamy and evenly combined.
2. 2

   Season to taste with salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper .

   salt: 1/4 tsp, black pepper: 1 pinch
3. 3

   Cover and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 30 minutes before serving to allow the garlic and herb flavors to meld and deepen.
4. 4

   Serve cold with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or alongside grilled meats.