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. It’s also a great recipe to serve alongside any Mediterranean cuisine, just like they do in Greek restaurants.

Tray of Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Dip and assorted vegetables

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 fresh mint, fresh dill, thyme, or any other fresh herbs you have on hand.

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

  • Make sure that you squeeze as much juice from your cucumbers as possible; otherwise, the dip could turn out watery. After you’ve peeled and diced the cucumbers, 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?

non-descript hand dipping a carrot into Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Dip

Made with creamy Greek yogurt and packed with fresh flavors, this easy recipe is a healthy alternative to heavier appetizer dips. 

In order to keep this a healthier snack option, serve the creamy Greek Tzatziki Dip with fresh vegetables:

  • Baby carrots
  • Persian cucumbers
  • Trimmed green onions
  • Grape or cherry tomatoes
  • Slices of peppers
  • Sliced radishes
  • Crisp green beans

This creamy tzatziki sauce recipe is a great choice served with a variety of Greek Food as well:

What You’ll Need to Make Tzatziki Cucumber Dip

Tray of Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Dip and assorted vegetables
  • 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

Recipe Notes:

  • You can also pull out your box grater and use grated cucumber instead of dice in this recipe. Make sure that you still squeeze out any excess water.
  • If you want to kick the head up in this tzatziki recipe, you can also add diced red onion.

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 this delicious dip with your favorite fresh veggies and Mediterranean recipes.

Tray of Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Dip and assorted vegetables

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Quick and Easy Greek Tzatziki Appetizer Dip

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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.
Prep Time:5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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.
Course: Appetizer
Servings: 3 Cups
Author: Snug and Cozy Life

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