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Greek tzatziki in a white oval serving bowl.
Touria Abada

Greek Tzatziki Recipe

Authentic Greek tzatziki recipe, a creamy Greek yoghurt dressing with cucumber, lemon and herbs. Perfect for koftas, gyros, wraps and salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 (as a dressing)
Course: Dip, dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 26
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 125 ml Greek yoghurt unsweetened
  • ¼ Cucumber English telegraph
  • 5 Fresh mint leaves (Picked, washed)
  • ½ Lemon zest and juice
  • A pinch Salt

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber and add to a small bowl with a good pinch of salt mix. Set aside for 10- 15 minutes, while you prepare the other elements.
    Grated cucumber in a white bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, add the yoghurt, lemon juice & zest and finely chopped mint.
    A metal mixing bowl with Greek yoghurt, lemon juice and chopping mint.
  3. Using clean hands or a clean towel, squeeze the excess water out of the grated cucumber, then add the cucumber to the yoghurt bowl.
    Grated cucumber that has been squeezed through a blue towel.
  4. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning. Then chill, covered in the fridge, until ready to serve.
    Greek yoghurt and tzatziki ingredients in a metal mixing bowl.

Notes

Nutritional information is based on 4 servings as a salad dressing.