The Authentic Greek Tzatziki Recipe-Made with Homegrown Cucumbers & Dill

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.

Wash and peel the cucumbers, and grate them on the larger grater. After salting them, put the whole quantity in a sieve to drain all the liquid from the cucumber.

Put the Greek yogurt in a bowl. Add half a teaspoon of salt, white wine vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, a clove of grated garlic, and virgin olive oil. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Add the grated cucumbers, making sure to squeeze out any excess liquid before adding them to the bowl. Keep mixing to incorporate all.

Add a generous spoonful of finely chopped dill over the dip. With a spoon, stir to incorporate the dill.

Rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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