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Greek Tzatziki served and ready to eat

Greek Tzatziki

Thick Greek yoghurt with cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon — the most refreshing dip in Mediterranean cooking.

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10 minPrep
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6Serves
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Ingredients

  • 400g thick Greek yoghurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • Big handful dill
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Squeeze the grated cucumber very well in a tea towel.
  2. Mix with yoghurt, garlic, oil, vinegar and dill.
  3. Salt to taste.
  4. Rest 20 minutes for flavours to meld.
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Tara’s tips

  • Squeezing the cucumber dry is essential — wet cucumber makes watery tzatziki.
  • Best made an hour ahead.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with pita, grilled meat, or as part of a mezze.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Mint instead of dill?

Yes — equally Greek, just different.

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