Recipes | Tzatziki
Tzatziki
This saucy favourite is easier to make than you might think! Scroll to the bottom of the recipe for ideas on how to try it on your favourite veggies and proteins for almost any meal. Flavourful and packed with protein, this is an addition to your meals that you won’t want to sleep on.
Ingredients
Servings
- 1 Medium Ontario Greenhouse Seedless Cucumber
- 2 Cups Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Glove Garlic, Pressed or Finely Minced
- 1/2 Lemon, Juiced
- 1/2 Tsp. Lemon Zest
- 2 Tbsp. Dill, Finely Chopped
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
- 4 Tsp. Olive Oil
Instructions
Step 1
Wash the cucumber well.Step 2
Halve the cucumber length-wise. Grate cucumber and place in a sieve. Sprinkle generously with salt and let sit in the sieve for about 10 minutes to draw out extra moisture. Squeeze out at around 3 tbsp of water, and set aside.Step 3
Add Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill and stir. Season salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil.
Traditionally, tzatziki is served as either a sauce or a salad. We think it’s perfect with raw and cooked veggies as well as grilled meat and fish. Try it served with chicken, beef, pork, or lamb. Use it as a spread in a pita, on a sandwich, on your burger or even with middle eastern dishes like falafel; the cucumber with lemon and dill is the perfect combination.
If you can’t get enough of this, try some other serving ideas too! Dollop some tzatziki on top of a fresh, baked potato instead of your usual sour cream and chive. It’s a great way to temper the steaming hot potato and add extra flavour without smothering it with less healthy accoutrements.
You can also use this sauce as a dip for veggies, pita, or even crackers. Thin it out with a bit of milk or water, or even regular plain yogurt to make it into a salad dressing.
