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Creamy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki

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Overhead photo of a striped bowl containing white creamy cucumber tzatziki with green dill and parsley and yellow lemon zest

When we lived in California, I was a big fan of Trader Joe’s Tzatziki Dip. Heck, I was a big fan of Trader Joe’s in general! Who isn’t?! I’m STILL a fan of Trader Joe’s! In fact, I really miss Trader Joe’s…

I’m getting off track here… Let me re-focus…

Trader Joe’s Tzatziki Dip. Loved it. Back in California, I would get a container of it, along with a bag of Trader Joe’s root chips, and dip and eat and dip and eat. It was the perfect combination of tangy and creamy with the saltiness of the crispy chips.

Since moving to Hong Kong, I have to admit I forgot about it because, last I checked, there is no Trader Joe’s here. I wonder if they would want to expand overseas to an Asian market…

Anyway, tzatziki got on my brain again recently and I thought, “Hey, I can make this myself!”

And the best thing? You. Can. Too.

A glass bowl containing white Greek yogurt for creamy cucumber tzatziki

This tzatziki is really simple to make…easier than I ever thought it could be, and I’m going to show you how it’s done. It all starts with super healthy Greek yogurt. I use full-fat, but use reduced-fat if you prefer.

A glass bowl containing white Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, lemon zest, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice for creamy cucumber tzatziki

Then comes all the flavors and textures…cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, parsley, salt, pepper…

Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice and zest, dill, and parsley, all mixed together for creamy cucumber tzatziki

…and mix it all up and you get this creamy goodness. Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors have time to really get to know each other and co-mingle.

A pile of chips next to a bowl of creamy cucumber tzatziki

As I mentioned above, I love using this Greek yogurt cucumber tzatziki as a chip dip. Salty crispy chips scooping up tangy, creamy coated cucumbers…YUM.

Romaine lettuce leaves, stuffed with shrimp, avocado and almonds mixed with creamy cucumber tzatziki

Another way I like to enjoy this creamy cucumber tzatziki? I love it tossed with some tasty fillings and eaten in a lettuce wrap or pita, like in my Shrimp Avocado Tzatziki Pockets recipe! Tzatziki doesn’t have to be just a dip!

Close-up of a hand holding a chip dipped in creamy cucumber tzatziki

Which ever way you like to enjoy your tzatziki, you have to try making your very own at home with this recipe. Crazy easy, crazy good, crazy yum.

What are you waiting for?

~ Lisa.

A round white and blue dish containing Greek yogurt cucumber tzatziki topped with parsley
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Creamy Greek Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki

Incredibly easy to make, this tzatziki is perfect for dipping chips, veggies, or using in sandwiches.

Author Lisa from A Day In the Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cucumber thinly sliced or small dice
  • 1 garlic clove minced or grated
  • 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh or dried dill
  • 1/4 tsp fresh or dried parsley
  • Fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

  2. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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