Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsSantoriniTzaziki (greek) Appetizer Recipe

Tzaziki (greek) Appetizer Recipe

Inspired by Santorini
Time45m
Serves4

Sour cream blended with cucumber, salt, garlic & oregano. Garnished with tomato, cucumber & olives. Topped with olive oil. Served with a Greek pita.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor. After grating, place it in a clean cloth or paper towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dried oregano, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Cover the tzatziki mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with diced tomato, cucumber slices, and olives. Serve with warm Greek pita.

More from Santorini