Recipes

Cucumber-Dill Tzatziki

Name: Cucumber-Dill Tzatziki
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek-style plain yogurt; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; Toasted pita or pita chips, for serving

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This yogurt dip is incredibly versatile—serve it with toasted pita wedges as an appetizer, or pair it with grilled lamb, chicken, fish or vegetables. Slideshow: More Mediterranean Recipes

By Kate Winslow

Published on February 20, 2014

Total Time:

10 mins

Yield:

makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup Greek-style plain yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
Toasted pita or pita chips, for serving

Directions

Stir together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice and dill in a medium bowl. Season with the salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Before serving, garnish with more fresh dill and serve with toasted pita.

© Guy Ambrosino

Make Ahead

The tzatziki can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container (the garlic will become more pronounced the longer it sits).