This is the best tzatziki recipe, and it only gets better with time. Serve with pita bread, in gyros, on lamb, or with whatever you like!
Prep Time::20 mins
Additional Time:: 8 hrs
Total Time:: 8 hrs 20 mins
Servings::40
Yield::5 cups
Ingredients
1 (32 ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
½ English cucumber with peel, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic together in a large bowl.
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Add dill, salt, pepper, and lemon zest; mix until smooth.
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Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.