Tzatziki & Pita Recipe
Creamy yogurt dip served with warm pita bread.
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Ingredients
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Tzatziki Dip
Pita Bread
Method
Tzatziki Dip Preparation
Prepare the Cucumber
Grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. This will prevent the tzatziki from becoming watery.
Mix the Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic (to taste), chopped fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
Chill the Dip
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Pita Bread Preparation
Warm the Pita
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the pita bread in aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet. Heat in the oven for about 10 minutes until warm.
Serve
Remove the pita bread from the oven, unwrap it, and cut into wedges. Serve warm alongside the chilled tzatziki dip.
