TZATZIKI DIP

*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.