Healthy Greek style tzatziki dip

This tzatziki dip recipe literally takes about 5 minutes to make, and it’s one of the tastiest I’ve ever eaten!

I have it for lunch quite a lot, especially when I want something light, but quick and satisfying.

lunch bowl with tzatziki dip, salmon and tomato

For a high protein light meal, just add a few spoonfuls of this fabulous dip to a bowl, along with a small can of salmon, or some diced chicken breast.

Then all you need is a chopped tomato for a super fast, super healthy, nutritious lunch bowl!

Of course you can add other ingredients to your bowl, such as avocado, beans, grated carrot, beetroot, edamame, quinoa, couscous, spinach or lettuce leaves, nuts, etc.

bowl of tzatziki dip on a chopping board with carrot and celery sticks

This tzatziki dip is also perfect as a light, healthy high protein post workout snack.

Just chop up a carrot and some celery or red pepper sticks for dipping.

Tzatziki dip ingredients on a chopping board

A couple of quick tips for making this tzatziki dip

 

  • You can use any type of cucumber for this dip; I like to use a small Lebanese cucumber, and I use the whole cucumber.
  • If you don’t have any lemons handy, a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar would be a good substitute for the lemon juice.
  • Make the dip directly into a storage container to save washing up, and to save it for later.
  • If you don’t eat it all at once, don’t worry, the flavour will develop further overnight thanks to the garlic, and your delicious tzatziki dip will be even tastier!

 

More healthy dips you should try

Making your own healthy dressings, dips and sauces is easy and such a great way to cut down on added sugar, salt, and unnecessary inflammatory oils.

Prefer crackers to go with your dip? Make these simple FLAX SEED CRACKERS in just 30 minutes.

Check out this versatile GUACAMOLE RECIPE that can be made with or without a blender.

Or these QUICK & EASY PARTY DIPS for those times when unexpected guests turn up.

And if you think HOME MADE MAYO is too tricky to even think about, I guarantee you’ll change your mind after you try my simple recipe!

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bowl of tzatziki dip on a chopping board with carrot and celery sticks

5 MINUTE TZATZIKI

You really can whip up this tzatziki dip in about 5 minutes. It's a healthy and delicious light lunch or snacking option.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Australian, International
Keyword: healthy dips, Tzatziki dip
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 52kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1 small Lebanese cucumber
  • sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Place some paper towel on a chopping board and grate the cucumber directly onto the paper towel.
  • Cover the cucumber with more paper towel and flip it over, then remove the wet towel from the top. Repeat this step once or twice more until most of the moisture from the cucumber has been absorbed.
  • Give the cucumber a good sprinkle of sea salt and set aside.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine the yoghurt, minced garlic and lemon juice.
  • Add the cucumber to the yoghurt mix, carefully removing the paper towel. Give it a good stir and enjoy!

Notes

I use a small Lebanese cucumber, but any cucumber is fine. Just use half, if you use a larger one.
 
Use a garlic press to quickly mince the garlic.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 3.5g
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**NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS ESTIMATED AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS A GUIDE.

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