Description
Rose's Tzatziki Greek Yoghurt Dip is a creamy and authentic Mediterranean dip, combining thick and tangy Greek yogurt with crisp cucumber, zesty garlic, and fresh herbs. It's quick to make and versatile, perfect as a dip, sauce, or spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat for the best texture)
- 1 cucumber (preferably English or Persian), grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Tackle that cucumber: Grab your box grater (the side with the large holes) and grate the cucumber into a bowl. Then comes the mini arm workout – wrap that cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze like you're wringing out a swimsuit after a day at the beach. Don't be shy – get as much water out as possible!
- Season and wait: Toss your now-dry cucumber shreds with minced garlic, a pinch of salt, and a splash of olive oil in a bowl. Let them get acquainted for 5-10 minutes – this little rest makes all the difference in flavor.
- Mix the magic: In another bowl, give your Greek yogurt a good stir until it's silky smooth. Now fold in your cucumber-garlic mixture, the chopped dill, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Gentle does it – we're not beating cake batter here!
- The finishing touches: Drizzle the top with a swirl of your best olive oil, crack some fresh black pepper over it, and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This waiting time feels eternal when you're hungry, but I promise it's worth it – the flavors need time to mingle and get friendly.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- Feel free to adjust garlic amounts based on your preference.
- Letting the dip rest enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg