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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sauces
Mediterranean
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • grater
  • mesh strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely shredded English cucumber, pressed and drained
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, pressed and drained
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh dill or ½ Tbsp. dried dill
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher salt
  • ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Shred the English cucumber and press to squeeze out the excess water
  • If using as a dip, squeeze the yogurt in cheesecloth to remove excess liquid. You can leave the yogurt as it is if you're going to use the tzatziki as dressing
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let stand in the refrigerator for an hour.
  • Serve with wedges of warm pita