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Tzatziki (Yogurt & Cucumber Dip)

Tzatziki is a refreshing and good-for-you yogurt and cucumber dip. Serve it with pita, grilled meats, gyros, or just eat it with a spoon!

Greek20 mineasy2 servings
Tzatziki (Yogurt & Cucumber Dip)

Ingredients

  • \1 1/2 cup splain 2% Greek yogurt (I use Fage)
  • 1 medium English or hothouse cucumber, seeded, coarsely grated and squeezed as dry as possible (about 1 cup)
  • 2 small garlic clove s, minced
  • 2 tablespoon sextra virgin olive oil
  • Scant 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon sfinely chopped fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (I often add a generous pinch of sugar to balance the flavors). Cover and chill until ready to serve. Before serving, drizzle with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with fresh mint, if desired.

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