Quick and Easy Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Dip

Quick and Easy Tzatziki dip is a healthy appetizer that’s perfect for a party or snack.  Served this Greek-inspired recipe on your veggie tray or with pieces of naan or pita bread.  The Mediterranean flavors are light, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Tzatziki (pronounced “tuh-zee-kee”) is essentially a Greek sauce made from yogurt, cucumbers, and garlic. Often, lemon juice and herbs are added to give it extra flavor.  This version features basil, but you can feel free to swap out the basil for mint, dill, thyme, or any other fresh herbs you have on hand.

Here are a few tips to help make sure that your Tzatziki Dip turns out fabulously:

• Make sure that you squeeze as much juice from your cucumbers as possible; otherwise, the dip could turn out watery.  After I’ve peeled and diced the cucumbers, I simply wrap them in a couple of layers of paper towels and gently squeeze until they mostly stop releasing liquids.  Depending on how juicy your cucumbers are, you may need to repeat this a couple of times.

• Make this easy dip at least a couple of hours before you plan on serving it.  Giving the seasonings time to seep into the Greek yogurt makes this healthy dip even more flavorful.

What Can You Serve with Easy Tzatziki Sauce?

Made with Greek yogurt and flavored with natural herbs and spices, this dip is a healthy alternative to heavier appetizer dips.  In order to keep this a healthier snack option, serve the dip with:

• Baby carrots
• Cucumber slices
• Trimmed green onions
• Grape or cherry tomatoes
• Slices of peppers
• Sliced radishes
• Pita or naan bread

What You’ll Need to Make Tzatziki Cucumber Dip

• 1 cup English cucumber, peeled, diced, and with juices squeezed out
• 2 cups of plain Greek Yogurt
• 3 TBSP lemon juice
• 2 TBSP basil, minced
• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 1 TBSP garlic, minced
• 1.5 tsp white vinegar
• 1 tsp salt

How to Make Quick & Easy Tzatziki Dip

Step One

• Combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, basil, olive oil, garlic, salt, and vinegar in a medium-sized serving bowl.  Mix the ingredients together until everything is combined.

Step Two

• Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

Serve Quick and Easy Tzatziki Dip with your favorite vegetables and pita bread.

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