Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (Yogurt Cucumber Dip)

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Strained cottage cheese offers a similar texture with lower fat.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried dill is more accessible, while parsley adds freshness.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Grate ½ cup of English cucumber.

Add salt to taste and mix well.

Keep the cucumber aside for 5-6 minutes.

Squeeze the cucumber to remove excess water.

In a bowl, add 1 cup of Greek yogurt and whisk until smooth and creamy.

Add the squeezed cucumber to the yogurt.

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill.

Add ¼ teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.

Add ½ teaspoon of minced garlic.

Mix well.

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