A traditional greek dip that goes well with crackers, celery and carrots or in a greek gyro. Great for parties and sharing with your family friends. Can be eaten immediately after preparation or after a few hours of being in the fridge for enhanced flavor.
- ⏲️ Prep time: 2 min
- 🍳 Cook time: 6 min
- 🍽️ Servings: 3
Ingredients
- Greek yogurt, 2 cups
- Cucumber, 3 inches
- Dill
- Garlic, 1 clove/teaspoon
- Olive oil, 1 teaspoon
- Lemon/lime or vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Directions
- Finely grate the cucumber and chop the dill
- Strain the cucumber thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel
- Mash the garlic and the olive oil in a mortar and pestle
- Add all three to the Greek yogurt
- Squeeze in some lemon/lime or vinegar
- Add a generous pinch of salt and small pinch of pepper
- Optionally add some extra olive oil
- Stir and enjoy with your favorite snack