Homemade Tzatziki
Homemade zatziki is a creamy yogurt dip that is delicious with vegetables or pita. It can be used as a salad dressing or a sauce for rice. See the section above for making your tzatziki probiotic!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Dips
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup yogurt (see notes)
- 1/2 large cucumber peeled (enough for about 1 cup diced)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber. Slice it in half and remove the seeds. Finely dice the cucumber. The recipe needs around 1 cup of diced cucumber.
- Mix the cucumber with all of the other ingredients. Taste, and add more salt if needed.
- Let the tzatziki rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Homemade tzatziki will last in the fridge for around 1 week.
Notes
- The thickness of the yogurt will change the consistency of the tzatziki. If you want a thin dip or dressing, use regular yogurt. For a thick dip make Greek yogurt using 2 cups of yogurt.
- If you find raw garlic to be too strong, replace it with 1/4 tsp of garlic powder. I recommend using a sulfite-free brand
. - While fresh herbs have a better flavor, it’s fine to use the same amount of dried dill or mint.
.Find it online: https://www.fermentingforfoodies.com/easy-probiotic-tzatziki/