Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Ingredients: 3 cups Greek yogurt (or regular plain yogurt, strained); 1 lemon, juice of, about 3 T; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 medium cucumbers, seeded and diced; 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for salting cucumbers); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste); 12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

8 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3 cups Greek yogurt (or regular plain yogurt, strained)
1 lemon, juice of, about 3 T
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 medium cucumbers, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon kosher salt (for salting cucumbers)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
12 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1

Cut cucumbers lengthwise, scrape out seeds with a small spoon and discard.
2

Dice cucumbers and sprinkle with the 1 TBS salt.
3

Leave in the strainer for about 30 minutes to draw out water.
4

Make sure to drain well and dry with paper towels.
5

In food processor or blender, add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of ground black pepper.
6

Process until well blended.
7

Add the yogurt to this mixture and stir together.
8

Salt to taste if desired.
9

Refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
10

This step should not be skipped as the flavors mix together during this time.
11

Will keep for a few days in refrigerator but excess water may need to be drained off.