greeksnack· 4 servings

≈256 kkal · P 7.5g · L 1.5g · KH 53.2g (per recipe, TKPI estimate)

Tzatziki

MBG-eligible

Tzatziki
Photo: Petar Milošević, CC BY-SA 4.0 · wikimedia-commons

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt, full fat
  • 1 large cucumber, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and grate the cucumber, then salt it and let it sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture.
  2. 2Squeeze the grated cucumber firmly with your hands to remove as much water as possible.
  3. 3Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  4. 4In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
  5. 5Stir in the chopped fresh mint leaves.
  6. 6Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. 7Serve chilled with warm pita bread, vegetables, or grilled meats.

Source: llm-generated