*UPDATED July 21, 2016: This post has been updated with newer photographs and a printable recipe. This tzatziki dip recipe was originally posted in January, 2011 and has seen me through many get togethers. I love making this dip for my guests or as a spread when I am making middle eastern wraps. Its light and refreshing and a great appetizer, which requires minimum effort in the kitchen.
Below is a picture of the dip that went along with the original post. Even though I am updating my old recipes with newer pictures I like to keep one picture from the old post as a reminder to me and everybody that we all begin somewhere.
ORIGINAL POST:
Tzatziki dip is a traditional greek dip. Its made of greek yogurt mixed with grated cucumbers, garlic, olive oil. Greek yogurt is basically, strained yogurt – the consistency has to be thick for the dip. Like the yogurt, the cucumber should not be too watery. After grating the cucumber, make sure to squeeze it real hard to remove the moisture from the cucumber. Tzatziki sometimes also has dill, parsley, or mint for an added flavor. I used dill and love the flavor it adds to the dip. Its a great accompaniment to pita, or a great dip to serve with cut vegetables.
I made the tzatziki dip for the coffee morning at my place and it was a hit. I mixed the leftover tzatziki with some leftover coleslaw and added macaroni and some boiled potatoes to it. It was one of the best macaroni salads I have ever tasted.
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 seedless cucumber
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- About a cup greek yogurt
- 2 tsp dill
- If you don't have greek yogurt, strain plain yogurt overnight.
- Peel the garlic cloves, and cut the woody ends. Grate or finely chop the garlic.
- Peel the cucumber. Grate it and squeeze it between your fists to remove as best any stored water.
- Mix the garlic, cucumber, olive oil and vinegar together.
- Add the yogurt, pepper, dill, salt and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least a day for all the flavors to develop.
mmm I absolutely love tzatziki! Mixing it into coleslaw is a great idea!
I loved the flavor that it added to the salad!
Yummy, I can’t wait to make this dip. I have everything but the yogurt, which I can buy today.
Yum…Your dip sounds wonderful!
yum… I’ve always wanted to know how to make this dip! looks awesome!
@Michelle from “Italianmamachef”: Hope you enjoy making and eating it as much as I did!
@ Nancy: Thank u. It’s pretty healthy too! Love your site and the ideas for skinnier meals. Unfortunately desserts always get to me no matter how healthy the meal is!:(
@Liz: Do give it a shot!Its now my go-to dip!
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