Step 1

See the note below about how to measure grated cucumber for this recipe. It’s important to squeeze out excess water from the cucumbers or your tzatziki will be watery and diluted.

Step 2

After squeezing the excess water from the grated cucumber and measuring it, dump it into a medium size bowl.

Step 3

Add all the other ingredients to the bowl and stir to mix.

Step 4

Allow the tzatziki to rest for 5-10 minutes to allow time for the flavors to blend. Tate and add more salt, lemon juice, dill, or garlic if you like.

Step 5

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.