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Fresh Tzatziki

This is my go-to sauce for gyros, grilled chicken, or just dipping vegetables. The overnight rest really makes a difference – the garlic mellows out and everything comes together.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 large cucumber unpeeled and grated

Instructions

  • Mix yogurt, olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using paper towels.
  • Stir drained cucumber and fresh dill into the chilled yogurt mixture.
  • Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • Serve chilled.

Notes

Best served within the first 2 days; keeps refrigerated for 3-4 days.
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