Thick and Creamy Cucumber Tzatziki
An authentic, creamy sauce or dip loaded with crunch and Mediterranean flavor, perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- colander
- mixing bowl
- paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 cup full-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt
- ½ English hothouse cucumber cut into a small dice no need to peel
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice from about ¼ lemon
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon finely-sliced fresh mint plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon finely-minced chives optional
- 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt divided
Instructions
- Toss the cucumber with one teaspoon of salt and let drain in a colander for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Do not rinse or pat dry.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, yogurt, mint, dill, chives, garlic, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Gently pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel. Add the cucumbers and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning. It may need another pinch of salt or a touch more lemon. Garnish with a handful of fresh herbs on the side, and serve with pita chips, crudités, or use as a sauce.
- Will keep several days, refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!