Description
Creamy and refreshing Greek yogurt‑based sauce flavored with garlic, cucumber, lemon, and fresh herbs—perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tsp)
- 1 Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or substitute mint)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a paper towel or cheesecloth.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Stir until smooth and flavors are evenly blended.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add more garlic, lemon juice, or salt if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) to let flavors meld.
- Before serving, give a final stir and drizzle with a little olive oil or sprinkle fresh dill on top.
- Serve chilled with pita chips, veggies, grilled meats, gyros, or falafel.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For smoother texture, peel cucumber before grating.
- To reduce calories, use low‑fat Greek yogurt.
- Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Let it rest overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
- Substitute fresh mint for dill for a lighter, refreshing twist.