10/12/2026
🇬🇷 There’s store-bought tzatziki… & then there’s the real deal!
Once you make this Greek classic from scratch, there’s no going back! Creamy, refreshing, packed with fresh flavor & finished with Kasandrinos Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 🫒
Perfect alongside grilled meats, fresh veggies, warm pita… or straight from the bowl with a spoon. We don’t judge! 😋
🇬🇷 HOMEMADE GREEK TZATZIKI
Ingredients:
* 1 cucumber, finely grated & thoroughly drained
* 2 cups thick, whole-milk Greek yogurt, strained
* 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice OR 1-1.5 tbsp white w**e vinegar
* Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
* 2 tbsp Kasandrinos Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
* 2–3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
* Sea salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Grate the cucumber & squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
2. Combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest & fresh dill, if using.
3. Stir in Kasandrinos EVOO & season with sea salt & black pepper.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
5. Finish with an extra drizzle of Kasandrinos olive oil & serve!
🫒 Chef Nicole’s Tip: The secret to thick, creamy tzatziki is removing as much moisture as possible from your cucumber before mixing. Nobody wants watery tzatziki!
Save this recipe for your next Mediterranean-inspired meal! 🇬🇷
What’s your favorite way to enjoy tzatziki? 👇