Authentic Greek Tzatziki

This is an authentic Greek recipe for tzatziki, the famous cucumber and yogurt dip. Make sure to use full-fat Greek yogurt and drain the cucumber well. Serve with pita bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 197 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 large cucumber
• 1 clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 1 (17.6 ounce) container full fat plain Greek yogurt (such as FAGE Total®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and let sit while you prepare the cucumber.

Step 2

Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthways; scrape out all the seeds. Grate cucumber with a cheese grater into a sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Strain out as much liquid as possible by pressing down in the sieve with the palm of your hand. Alternately you can wring cucumber out in a clean tea towel. Add cucumber and yogurt to the garlic mixture. Mix until well combined and season with salt to taste.