Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Tzatziki (Printable)

Greek yogurt blended with sun-dried tomatoes, grated cucumber and dill for a tangy Mediterranean dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 ½ cups full-fat or 2% Greek yogurt

→ Vegetables & Herbs

02 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped
03 - ½ medium English cucumber, seeded and finely grated
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Liquids

06 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
07 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

→ Seasonings

08 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Grate the English cucumber and place it in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Firmly squeeze to extract as much excess moisture as possible, then set aside.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, squeezed cucumber, fresh dill, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
03 - Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
04 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with extra sun-dried tomatoes or a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve chilled with warm pita, fresh vegetables, or use as a spread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, which means you can throw this together while your guests are literally walking through the door.
  • The combination of sun dried tomatoes and dill creates a flavor that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved.
02 -
  • If you skip squeezing the cucumber, the dip will weep liquid overnight and turn watery by the next day.
  • Letting it rest in the fridge is not optional because the garlic and herbs need time to bloom into the yogurt for the best flavor.
03 -
  • Use the oil from the jar of sun dried tomatoes instead of plain olive oil for an extra layer of concentrated tomato flavor.
  • Grate the cucumber on the finest holes of your box grater so it blends seamlessly rather than leaving chunky shreds in the dip.

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