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a bowl of tzatziki with pitta bread and sticks of vegetables

Tzatziki: The Quintessential Greek Dip

The first thing that springs to mind when I think of Greek food is Tzatziki. And with good reason. It’s delicious. However, it’s not unique to Greece. Tzatziki can be found across south-eastern Europe and the Middle East.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 8 Tbsps
Course: Sauces, Side Dish
Cuisine: greek
Calories: 41
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 ml Greek Yoghurt Deseeded
  • ½ Cucumber
  • 5 g Mint Finely Chopped
  • 1 Garlic Clove Finely Chopped
  • Juice of ½ Lemon
  • Salt / Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Pitta Bread to serve
  • Cucumber Sticks to serve

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber using the large side of a box grater and squeeze dry.
  2. In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, dry cucumber, mint, and garlic.
  3. Add lemon juice and stir until combined. Season to taste.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a serving dish and drizzle with oil.