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Cucumber Tzatziki

The perfect way to use a cucumber glut — this creamy Greek dip is better homemade by a mile.

⏱ Prep: 15min 🔥 Cook: 0min 🍽 Serves: 6 📊 Easy 🍂 Summer ✓ Free
Servings
6
⏱ 15 Prep

🥕 Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 500g Greek yoghurt (full fat)
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • handful fresh dill or mint
  • 1 tsp salt

👩‍🍳 Method

1
Grate cucumbers. Salt generously, leave 15 minutes, then squeeze out all moisture (critical for texture).
2
Combine yoghurt, garlic, vinegar, and oil.
3
Mix in cucumber and herbs. Taste and adjust salt and vinegar.
4
Refrigerate 1 hour for flavours to meld.
5
Drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of paprika to serve. Keeps 3 days refrigerated.
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