Tzatziki is a Greek yoghurt-based dip, also used as a sauce or salad dressing.

10 minutes preparation
3 serves of vegies in this recipe

2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled and finely diced
2 cups low-fat natural yoghurt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons chopped mint, or 1 tablespoon dried mint
Gently squeeze excess moisture from cucumber in paper towels. Combine yoghurt, garlic and mint in a small bowl. Stir cucumber into yoghurt mixture.

Serves 6-8.

Hint
Can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days.

Variation
To serve as a raita dip with curry, remove garlic.

Serving suggestion
Serve as an accompaniment to a Greek salad with pita bread.

Tzatziki is featured on the top left of the photograph.

Recipe © State of Western Australia, 2012.