Tzatziki

Appetizers/Dips & Spreads

INGREDIENTS:

• 500 gr Greek yogurt 2%

• 1 cucumber

• 1 carrot finely grated

• 1-2 garlic cloves

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 3 tbsp Lydelia evoo

• Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the cucumber and carrot

   • Peel the cucumber (optional if you like extra texture).

   • Grate it with a box grater.

   • Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, sprinkle lightly with salt, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. (This step prevents watery tzatziki.)

   • Grate the carrot

2. Combine the base

   • In a mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. Mix well until smooth.

3. Add the cucumber

   • Stir in the squeezed cucumber

4. Season

   • Add salt to taste and a pinch of black pepper if you like.

5. Chill

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

6. Serve

   • Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with a sprig of dill or a few cucumber slices

   • Serve with warm pita, fresh bread, grilled meats, or as part of a meze spread.

Rooted in Greek tradition, tzatziki reflects the Mediterranean way of eating: simple, fresh ingredients that nourish and delight. Creamy, cool and tangy, one of Greece's most iconic dishes.