Cucumber Dip (Easy Greek Yogurt Sauce)
Make an easy Greek cucumber dip aka tzatziki sauce with 6 ingredients in under 5 minutes. It's creamy with fresh herbs, perfect for any dish. Enjoy it on pita, veggies, sandwiches, or with gyros, kebabs, and more.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon garlic, minced or more if desired
- ½ teaspoon salt for the sauce, + ½ teaspoon for salting cucumbers
- freshly squeezed juice from 1 medium lemon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup english cucumber, roughly chopped and peeled in stripes
- 2 cups plain greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoon quality virgin olive oil, make sure it doesn’t taste too bitter
- ¼ cup fresh dill, or more
Instructions
- For cucumber prep, grate or add them to food processor until finely chopped but not a puree! Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and let sit for 2-5 minutes (optional). Squeeze out excess liquid using a cheesecloth or napkin over a colander.½ teaspoon salt for the sauce, 1 cup english cucumber
- In a mixing bowl, combine garlic with remaining salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add grated cucumber, yogurt, and dill, mixing well.½ teaspoon salt for the sauce, freshly squeezed juice from 1 medium lemon, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups plain greek yogurt, 2 teaspoon quality virgin olive oil, ¼ cup fresh dill, 2 teaspoon garlic
- Optional: refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Before serving, stir tzatziki sauce and transfer to a serving bowl. Optionally, drizzle with more olive oil. Serve with veggies, pita chips, or wedges.
Notes
- Cucumbers - for the best results, opt for an English cucumber or Persian cucumbers (also known as mini or salad cucumbers). Regular cucumbers tend to lack flavor and can be too watery for this recipe.
- Seasoning is key for enhancing the flavors of your tzatziki sauce. A touch of salt and pepper goes a long way in bringing out the best in the ingredients and creating a harmonious balance.
- To prevent the tzatziki from becoming watery or bland, it's important to squeeze the liquid out of the cucumber. Cucumbers have high water content, which can dilute the sauce. Wring out excess liquid using paper towels or cheesecloth several times before adding it to the mix.
- To Store. For optimal flavor and freshness, store your sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator immediately after making it (up to 4 days).
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 0.4mg
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