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Tzatziki Dip

Tzatziki Dip

This traditional recipe for Tzatziki Dip is a delicious, creamy blend of Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, carrot, dill and olive oil.
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Refrigerate: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 seedless cucumber
  • 1 carrot, peeled
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt, whole fat
  • 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  • Use the large holes on a box grater to grate the cucumber onto a paper towel. Pat it dry and add it to a medium bowl. Grate the carrot and place it in the bowl.
  • Use the small holes on a box grater to grate the garlic cloves, discarding the fibrous part. Add it to the bowl.
  • Place the Greek yogurt in a fine mesh strainer, allow it to drain for 10 minutes to strain the excess liquid. Add it to the bowl.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients until combined. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Serve the dip with slices of Italian bread, pita bread or fresh vegetables. Drizzle more EVOO over the dip before serving. Recipe makes 3 cups or 6 servings.

Equipment

  • 1 box grater

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 205mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1755IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 0.3mg