Greekside dish

Classic Greek Tzatziki

Prep time
15 min
Servings
6
Total time
1 h 15 min
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A refreshing and creamy Greek dip made with strained yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect with grilled meats.

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  1. 1

    Grate the cucumber and squeeze out all the excess water.

  2. 2

    Mix yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Fold in the cucumber.

  4. 4

    Let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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  • Read through every step before you start and measure everything first.
  • This recipe is written for 6 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
  • Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.

Serving profile

Pace
balanced kitchen flow
Kitchen load
a few moving parts, still manageable
Serving style
meant to land on the table for a group
Best for
weeknight cooking with fewer decisions

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