7-Minute Tzatziki

I know you don’t usually think of tzatziki as a Thanksgiving staple — but here in Central Texas, cucumbers are usually still in season come November, and this cool, creamy dip feels right at home on a grazing board. I literally timed it: from gathering ingredients to dipping my first pita chip, it took just under 7 minutes.


It’s tangy, garlicky, and refreshing — a quick win for when you want something bright to balance the richness of the holiday spread.

MediterraneanAppetizersGluten-Free · Egg-Free · Soy-Free · Nut-Free · Sesame-Free · Vegetarian
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Valentiful
Cooked and tested by the Valentiful team
Rating:
Yield: 2 cups
Serves: 12 (2 tablespoons)
Time: Active 7m · Total 7m
Equipment: No equipment specified

Ingredients

1¼ cups Cucumbers, grated
1 clove Garlic
2 cups Yogurt (Greek Yogurt) (plain)
1 tsp Salt (kosher)
2 Tbsp Olive Oil (optional)

Sourcing Tips

My favorite yogurt to use for this tzatziki is Mother Culture’s Plain Greek Yogurt.

Instructions

PREP CUCUMBER: Peel and deseed cucumber, then grate in a food processor.
PREP GARLIC: Peel and grate garlic on a microplane.
MAKE TZATZIKI: Mix cucumber, garlic and all remaining ingredients together in a bowl.

Serving & Keeping

Serve: Room Temp
Keeps: 5 days

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