Tzatziki

Ingredients

  • ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
  • 220g Greek yoghurt
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Half lemon zest.
  • Fresh dill or mint, chopped
  • Salt and pepper.

Method

Mix the grated cucumber with yoghurt, then add the crushed garlic, oil, lemon juice and zest, and herbs. Season to taste. Chill before serving.

Variations & Tips

  • Add a pinch of cumin for warmth.
  • Use as a dip, salad dressing, or in wraps.
  • Mexican: swap out the lemon for equal parts lime and the dill for equal parts coriander. Excellent with burritos, taco salad, tacos and nachos. Guacamole is great on nachos, too.
  • Replace 100g of yoghurt with sour cream and add chopped green onions or chives (along with the dill). For more of a sour cream and chive dip.

Storage

  • Fridge: 2–3 days in a glass sealed container.