Tzatziki

Extremely versatile and simple to make, tzatziki is the one-stop condiment I always keep in my fridge—just in case. There’s very little that this creamy cucumber and yogurt dip doesn’t improve, whether you’re going traditional and serving it with kebabs, adding a dollop onto your salmon dinner, or eating it plain with pita and veggies as the ultimate last-minute party dip. Only requiring mixing a handful of ingredients, it’s truly worth it to make this fresh dip at home.

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“ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TZATZIKI!! I’ve made tzatziki many times always from different recipes because I couldn’t find one I LOVED. This is that one! I’ll make it many more times!” - ske321

How To Make Tzatziki

INGREDIENTS

• Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt is the foundation to tzatziki. Tangy, fresh, and velvety, greek yogurt is the perfect backdrop for this bright spread.
• Olive Oil: Adding a nice quality olive oil helps make the tzatziki even smoother on the palette. The flavor isn’t overpowering, but will add a little bit of light olive flavor as well that helps add depth to the dip.
• Lemon Juice: Any good yogurt dip needs a little bit of extra brightness. Lemon juice helps the other flavors in the dip pop, while adding a little bit more sourness and citrus.
• Cucumber: Finely chopped cucumber adds even more freshness to the tzatziki while also adding a textural difference. The combination of greek yogurt and cucumber is ridiculously refreshing.
• Garlic: Punchy and sharp, finely chopped raw garlic adds a little bit of bite to this bright, tangy spread. You aren’t going to want any large chunks of raw garlic, so do be sure to take the time to finely chop it before adding.
• Dill: In my opinion, dill is what really makes tzatziki special. Dill has a citrusy, grassy flavor that really pops with the greek yogurt and lemon juice.
• Seasonings: I’m keeping it simple here—salt, black pepper, and red pepper—as I really just want to emphasize the flavors that are already present. The red pepper will add a slight bit of spiciness to tzatziki, so feel free not to include it should you prefer.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Tzatziki really is so easy to make. Simply combine greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice in a bowl and stir to mix, then add in the chopped cucumber, garlic, dill, and seasonings, and stir again to combine. Then adjust the seasonings to taste.

Serve the finished dip alongside, pita, vegetables, or whatever pairing you have chosen.

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

Recipe Tips

• Make the tzatziki ahead of time. Tzatziki can be made 4 days ahead of time, so feel free to prep early and simply remove it from the fridge come party time. Just transfer it to an airtight container after making and refrigerate it until you’re ready to eat.

What To Serve With Tzatziki

One of my favorite things about tzatziki is how versatile it is. It can be the easiest party dip, an afternoon snack, or a condiment to top any dinner with. Serve it alongside pita and fresh vegetables, on top of chicken shawarma, on a dip tray with our hummus and skordalia dip, over homemade falafel or a Gyro sandwich, or drizzled over our Greek salmon salad or grilled vegetables.

Storage

Your homemade tzatziki will last for up to 4 days in the fridge when properly stored in an airtight container.