Best Greek Tzatziki Dip
Undoubtedly, Tzatziki is famous not only in Greece but internationally. It is a fantastic creamy appetiser, sauce or dip, made with yoghurt and cucumber and flavoured with fresh herbs and garlic. Best served along with grilled meats and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber cut into small cubes
- 1 1/2 cups Greek Yoghurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped walnuts optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Cover a colander with a muslin cloth and pour the yoghurt over the muslin cloth inside the colander. Keep a bowl under the colander to collect the drained liquid. Let the yoghurt strain for 1-2 hours.
- Peel the cucumber and rinse it under running water. Cut the cucumber into extra small cubes. Transfer the cubed cucumber to a colander to drain for 15-20 minutes, or pat it dry with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture. Peel and press the garlic in a garlic press. Wash and chop the fresh dill finely.
- Transfer the strained yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and herbs to a clean bowl. Add salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. You can also add finely chopped walnuts too. Stir until the oil is integrated into the yoghurt and all the ingredients are combined.
- Serve the tzatziki dip, drizzled with virgin olive, with grilled meats and vegetables.