Description
A refreshing, tangy, and utterly addictive condiment that is perfect for pairing with a variety of dishes, creating a taste of authentic Mediterranean sunshine in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
1 large English cucumber
2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
3–4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh dill
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly and grate it
- Squeeze out excess water from the grated cucumber using a kitchen towel or cheesecloth
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
- Mix thoroughly until well combined
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for creaminess.
Fresh ingredients significantly enhance flavor.
Allowing the sauce to chill helps flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg