Tzatziki

keeping fresh dips on hand is an easy way to up your weekly kitchen game

You’ll need:

• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk, 5% fat)

• 2 Persian cucumbers

• 1/2 of a lemon - juice (about 2 tablespoons)

• 2-3 tablespoons fresh dill

• 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste)

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 pinch of salt (onion salt if you have it!)

• optional: 4-5 mint leaves, diced up or half of a jalapeño for heat
  

Instructions

1. Grate the two cucumbers then wrap the grated cucumber in two paper towels and squeeze out the excess liquid

2. Add everything to a bowl and stir to combine

Serving recommendations

• fresh pita and veggies

• on a sandwich or wrap

• with grilled chicken or other meat / seafood