Best Tzatziki

Ingredients · for 2 (scales to your household)

• 2 cups Cucumber (from about 1 medium 10-ounce cucumber, no need to peel or seed the cucumber first, grate on the large holes of your box grater) $1.40
• 1 1/2 cups Plain Greek yogurt $3.04
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil $0.36
• 2 tablespoons Mint and/or dill $0.96
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice $0.21
• 1 Garlic, pressed or minced $0.03
• 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt $0.03

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Working with one big handful at a time, lightly squeeze the grated cucumber between your palms over the sink to remove excess moisture. Transfer the squeezed cucumber to a serving bowl, and repeat with the remaining cucumber.
2. Add the yogurt, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to the bowl, and stir to blend. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and add additional chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, and/or salt, if necessary (I thought this batch was just right as-is).
3. Serve tzatziki immediately or chill for later. Leftover tzatziki keeps well, chilled, for about 4 days.

Per serving