Sauce
Traditional Greek Tzatziki
20 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
B
20 min
20 minTraditional Greek Tzatziki
what you need
Ingredients
cucumber (grated, unpeeled)Produce0.5 pieces
salt (for salting the cucumber and to taste)Spices5 g
Greek yogurt (thick, full-fat)Dairy400 g
fresh dill (finely chopped)Produce10 g
garlic (grated or crushed)Produce0.5 pieces
olive oilPantry45 ml
white wine vinegarPantry15 ml
white pepper (ground)Spices1 g
per serving
Nutrition
140kcal
- Carbs
- 5 g
- Proteins
- 4 g
- Fat
- 12 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Grater
Mixing bowl
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Salt the cucumber
- Grate the cucumber (peeled or unpeeled, as you prefer) into a bowl.
- Add a good pinch of salt and mix quickly.
- Leave to rest so the cucumber releases its water.
- Step 2
Squeeze out the water
- Squeeze the grated cucumber firmly by hand or in a clean cloth.
- Squeeze as much as possible so the tzatziki doesn't turn runny.
- Step 3
Mix the yogurt base
- Put the Greek yogurt in a bowl with the grated garlic.
- Add the olive oil and white wine vinegar and stir well.
- Step 4
Combine and season
- Stir the squeezed cucumber and chopped dill into the yogurt.
- Season with a touch more salt and some white pepper.
- Serve with grilled meats, gyros or plain.