Tzatziki with Pita
Cool, creamy yogurt dip with cucumber and garlic — the taste of a Greek summer.
Budget Friendly
Healthy
Quick & Easy
Ingredients
- 500g thick Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2-3 cloves garlic, finely grated or minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Warm pita bread, for serving
Instructions
- 1 Grate the cucumber on the coarse side of a box grater. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This is important — skip it and your tzatziki will be watery.
- 2 In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar.
- 3 Stir in chopped dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4 Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 5 Transfer to a serving bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in a drizzle of olive oil.
- 6 Serve with warm pita bread cut into triangles.
About This Recipe
Tzatziki is Greece's most versatile condiment. This cool, creamy yogurt dip packed with grated cucumber, raw garlic, and fresh dill appears on virtually every Greek table — as a dip with warm pita, a sauce for souvlaki, or a side to grilled meats.
The key is draining the cucumber well so the tzatziki stays thick and creamy rather than watery. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the best result.
