Ingredients
Cucumber
- ½ large
Fresh
dill - ⅓ bunch (can substitute parsley)
Garlic
- 2 cloves
Lemon
- 1 medium/large
Greek
yogurt, 2%, plain - 1 cup
Olive
oil - 1 Tablespoon (if using low fat yogurt)
Salt
- ½ teaspoon
Pepper
- ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Step 1
Chop the cucumber and dill and mince the garlic. Add all 3 to a bowl.
Step 2
Juice the lemon and add to the bowl.
Step 3
Add the yogurt, olive oil (if using), salt and pepper to the bowl. Whisk all ingredients together.
Step 4
Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Tzatziki is great as a dip for vegetables and pita, as a spread on sandwiches, and as a topping for falafel.