Jul 14 2026

Tzatziki Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, mint, salt, pepper

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Ingredients

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Tzatziki Ingredients

Method

Tzatziki Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, and chopped fresh mint.

  3. 3

    Season

    Add salt and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

  4. 4

    Chill

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the tzatziki chilled as a dip with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats.

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