A quick, creamy tzatziki-style Greek yogurt dip with cucumber, dill, lemon, and garlic, paired with warm pita wedges for an easy family lunch or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsplain full-fat Greek yogurt360 g
1/2English cucumbergrated (about 5 oz / 140 g)
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil15 ml
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice15 ml
1small garlic clovefinely grated or minced
1tablespoonchopped fresh dill3 g
1/4teaspoonkosher salt1.5 g, plus more to taste
1/8teaspoonground black pepper0.25 g
4small pita breadsabout 6 inches each (8 oz / 225 g)
Instructions
Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Place it in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towel and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible.
Add the squeezed cucumber to a medium bowl with the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
Taste the dip and adjust with a small pinch of salt, more lemon juice, or dill if desired. For the best flavor, cover and chill briefly before serving if time allows.
Cut the pita breads into wedges. Warm them in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, in a toaster oven, or wrapped in foil in a warm oven until soft and pliable.
Serve the tzatziki with warm pita wedges. Add sliced vegetables, olives, or cooked chicken on the side if you would like a more filling lunch.