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Fresh Cucumber Dill Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Dip Easy Homemade Recipe

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A quick and easy homemade tzatziki dip combining fresh grated cucumber, creamy Greek yogurt, and fragrant dill for a refreshing Mediterranean treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) Greek yogurt (full fat or 2%)
  • 1 large English cucumber or 2 small Persian cucumbers, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Peel and grate the cucumber using a fine grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible.
  2. Finely chop the fresh dill leaves and mince the garlic clove until almost a paste.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir well.
  4. Gently fold in the grated cucumber, chopped dill, and minced garlic until well incorporated but still slightly textured.
  5. Taste and add ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar if desired for extra tang. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Stir before serving and add a teaspoon of cold water or extra lemon juice if the dip is too thick.

Notes

Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated cucumber to avoid watery dip. Use thick Greek yogurt for best texture. Chill the dip for at least 1 hour to develop flavors. Optionally add red wine vinegar for extra tang. For vegan or lactose-free versions, substitute Greek yogurt with dairy-free coconut or almond yogurt.

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