Herb Tzatziki
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe whenever I need something fresh and delicious in a flash. Greek yogurt makes an incredible base that's packed with probiotics for gut health, and the combination of dill, mint, and parsley creates this bright, herbaceous flavor that just sings. What I love most is how quick it comes together, ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required. It's perfect for entertaining because it looks impressive but costs practically nothing to make, and everyone always asks for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 500 ggreek yogurt
- 30 gfresh dill(finely chopped)
- 20 gfresh mint(finely chopped)
- 25 gfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 1cucumber(grated and excess moisture squeezed out)
- 2garlic clove(minced)
- 30 mllemon juice
- 15 mlolive oil
- 5 gsalt
- 2 gblack pepper
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Place the Greek yogurt in a large mixing bowl and give it a good stir to loosen it up slightly.
Tip: Stirring the yogurt first makes it easier to fold in the other ingredients evenly.
- 2
Grate your cucumber on the finest side of a box grater, then wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much moisture as possible.
Tip: This step is crucial as excess water will dilute your tzatziki and make it watery.
- 3
Add the squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, dill, mint, and parsley to the yogurt bowl.
- 4
Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil, then gently fold everything together using a spatula until fully combined and the herbs are evenly distributed throughout.
Tip: Folding rather than stirring vigorously keeps the yogurt light and airy.
- 5
Season with salt and black pepper, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: Start with less salt since it intensifies as the dip sits.
- 6
Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle a small amount of olive oil on top for presentation if desired.
Tip: Tzatziki actually improves after sitting for 30 minutes as the flavors meld together.
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