Tool

• Box grater

• Medium bowl

Ingredients

• 1 small cucumber (225g)

• 1½ cups plain whole‑milk Greek yogurt

• 1 clove garlic, grated or minced

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill and/or mint

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

Direction

Prep the Cucumber

• Grate cucumber using the largest holes of a box grater.

• Place grated cucumber in a clean towel and wring out as much moisture as possible.

Mix

• In a medium bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill/mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

• Stir until fully blended.

• Add more lemon juice and salt to taste.

Serve

• Transfer to a serving bowl.

• Garnish with olive oil, black pepper, and extra dill or mint.

• Serve with warm pita and vegetable crudités.

Notes

• Chill for 1 hour before serving for deeper garlic‑herb flavor.

• Makes about 2 cups — double the batch for entertaining.

• For thicker tzatziki, strain yogurt before mixing.

• For extra brightness, add a bit more lemon juice.

Nutrition

(per serving)

Calories: 179kcal • Carbs: 12g • Protein: 17g • Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g • Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g • Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 8mg • Sodium: 639mg • Potassium: 447mg
Fiber: 1g • Sugar: 7g
Vitamin A: 196IU • Vitamin C: 6mg • Calcium: 196mg • Iron: 1mg