How to make Tzatziki

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Strained cottage cheese offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

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 a convenient alternative, while parsley adds freshness.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, and vinegar is often more affordable.

Grate the cucumber.

Place the cucumber in a draining cloth.

Squeeze and drain the liquid from the cucumber.

Add the yogurt and drained cucumber to a mixing bowl.

Crush, peel, and chop the garlic.

Add the chopped garlic and salt to the mixing bowl.

Fold the ingredients through the yogurt.

Serve in a decorative bowl.

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