Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 145 min
Ingredients: 500 grams Greek Yogurt; 1 cucumber; 1 lemon lemon juice; a bunch fresh dill (or use dried); a bunch fresh mint leaves (or use dried); 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; a bit pepper; 1 tbsp honey*

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Tzatziki

Greek Cucumber Dip with Yogurt, Lemon and Fresh Herbs

Prep Time10

Resting Time2 15

Total Time2 25

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: greek cucumber dip, tzatziki

Author: Annely

Servings:

Adjust servings here:

Equipment

grater
Mixing bowl
Sieve

Ingredients

500 grams Greek Yogurt
1 cucumber
1 lemon lemon juice
a bunch fresh dill or use dried
a bunch fresh mint leaves or use dried
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
a bit pepper

OPTIONAL

1 tbsp honey*

Instructions

Grate the cucumber, add it to a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
Use a sieve to drain the cucumber, pressing out excess liquid.
Add to a bowl the grated cucumber. Add yogurt, garlic and lemon juice. Mix well.
Chop the mint leaves and dill, then add them to the cucumber mixture. Stir it all together.
Keep it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Serve with with olive oil and slices of cucumber and/or olives. Enjoy with pita bread or any bread you like.