Author Notes
A beautiful application for summer cucumbers, this cool and creamy cucumber yogurt dip is intensely satisfying with grilled meats, vegetables, and breads. When the grill is hot, brush a few halved lemons with olive oil and throw them on for a few minutes until charred. Grilling the lemons brings out a sweeter, more concentrated citrus flavor and a hint of smokiness. Serve this grilled lemon tzatziki as a dip with grilled flatbread or generously pour it over burgers, salmon, or grilled vegetables. As for the grilled lemons, be sure to grill a few extras for iced tea or whiskey sours. —Chase the Flavors
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Ingredients
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1
large or 2 small cucumbers, seeded and finely diced
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2 cups
plain Greek yogurt
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2
lemons, grilled and juiced
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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2 tablespoons
fresh dill, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon
garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
Directions
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Whisk together cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerator until ready to serve. For a thinner tzatziki, blend 1/2 of the tzatziki in a food processor until smooth then reintegrate it with the rest. It's delicious right away, but the flavors gets better after a few hours.
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