Today it's dipped! Beautifully creamy, super aromatic and incredibly versatile - dips and spreads in every imaginable flavor combination enrich absolutely every party buffet and simply cannot be missed when grilling. Whether with crunchy vegetable sticks, with baguette or with a juicy steak - the delicious sauces give main courses and starters a very special touch. Our favorite dip, however, is a timeless classic from Greek cuisine and is often enjoyed with gyros. Do you already know what we're talking about? Quick to make and a real treat - a tzatziki recipe tastes really great and makes us dream of our next summer vacation in Greece. Classic with yoghurt, with quark, from the Thermomix or even vegan - the Greek classic is so delicious and easy! Read on and enjoy!
Tzatziki is probably the most popular Greek appetizer that everyone has eaten at least once. The creamy dip usually consists of cucumbers, yogurt and delicious spices and tastes really good, especially in summer. Preparation is also absolutely simple and takes no more than 10 minutes. Of course, every Greek family has their secret recipe and tips, but we have probably the best recipe for tzatziki for youin Greek style, which tastes just as good as in the best taverns.
Ingredients:
- 1 Lettuce
- 500 grams of Greek yogurt with 10% fat content
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 20 ml olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 sprigs of fresh dill
- 1 splash of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Salt and pepper
Tzatziki preparation:
- First wash the cucumber and grate it finely with a kitchen grater.
- Place the cucumber in a tea towel, season with salt and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Squeeze the cucumber as well as possible to remove the water.
- Chop the dill finely and mix with the remaining ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
- Fold in the cucumber, season with salt and pepper and let it sit in the fridge for about 1 hour.
- Serve with bread or vegetable sticks and voilà – the classic tzatziki recipe with yogurt is so quick.
What should you pay attention to when preparing?
Although the classic tzatziki recipe is super simple, we still have a few preparation tips for you so that you can make the Greek classic the best.
- You can make a lot of mistakes when choosing your yogurt. While a tzatziki recipe with quark is significantly lower in calories than the original, it is far from classic. To make the dip nice and creamy and smooth, always use Greek yogurt with 10% fat content.
- The cucumber also plays an important role in the consistency and taste. It's best to use organic or home-grown cucumbers and make sure you squeeze as much water out of them as possible. This step is essential for any good tzatziki recipe.
- Freshly made tzatziki will usually last up to 3-4 days in the fridge. And here's a small but nice tip - the longer you let the dip sit, the more aromatic and delicious it will be. Therefore we would recommend you the TzatzikiRecipe the day beforeto prepare.
Low-calorie tzatziki recipe with quark and yogurt
If you want to save a few calories, our tzatziki recipe with quark and yoghurt would be perfect! Quick to prepare and only 200 calories per serving - the perfect, low-calorie spread!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 2 When eating salad
- 500 grams of low-fat quark
- 100 grams of yogurt, low-fat
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Some fresh dill, chopped finely
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Peel, de-seed and coarsely grate the cucumbers.
- Place in a kitchen towel, season with salt and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Then squeeze well and set aside.
- Mix the quark and yoghurt in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add garlic, olive oil, white wine vinegar and dill and mix.
- Fold in the cucumbers, season with salt and pepper and let sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours. Enjoy!
Recipe for the Thermomix
With our tzatziki recipe from the Thermomix, the creamy dip is absolutely ready to eat in less than 10 minutes!
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 1 Lettuce
- 500 grams of Greek yogurt with 10% fat
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Peel the cucumber, cut it into pieces, put it in the mixing bowl and chop with the spatula for 5 seconds/speed setting 5.
- Place in a sieve, season with salt and let steep for 10 minutes.
- Place garlic cloves in mixing bowl and chop 5 sec/speed 8. Push down slightly with the spatula.
- Squeeze the cucumbers well and add them to the mixing bowl along with the remaining ingredients.
- Mix everything well for 10 seconds/clockwise/speed 3.
- Either enjoy the tzatziki immediately or let it sit briefly in the fridge if you like.
Vegan zucchini recipe
Even for those of you who don't consume animal products, we have the ultimate vegan tzatziki recipe! Just as delicious, flavorful and only 80 calories per serving - the perfect vegan appetizer!
Ingredients for 6-8 servings:
- 1 Lettuce
- 100 Gramm Cashewnüsse
- 125 grams of vegan yogurt, unsweetened
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Some fresh dill, chopped finely
- Salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Peel the cucumber, grate it, add salt and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Place in a kitchen towel and squeeze well.
- Soak cashew nuts in boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Rinse and collect the water.
- Place vegan yogurt, cashews, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Place in a bowl and season with spices.
- Fold in the cucumber and let it sit, covered, in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Delicious tzatziki variants
ObZucchini pancakes, eggplant casserole orstuffed grape leaves– like any other dish, we encourage you to try new flavors. The classic Greek-style tzatziki recipe tastes great, but a little variety every now and then wouldn't be a bad idea. Here are a few recipe ideas for the popular dip.
- Replace the dill with mint for an even more refreshing taste. For a Mexican touch, you can add some coriander if you like.
- Instead of yogurt, try the tzatziki recipe with quark and sour cream.
- For an incredibly creamy texture, add avocado to the yogurt dip.
- A little smoked paprika gives the tzatziki a wonderful, smoky taste.
- If you don't have cucumbers on hand, you can alternatively prepare the tzatziki with zucchini or grated carrots.
