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When your garden (or local farmer’s market) is overflowing with Zucchini, here’s a super simple twist on a Tzatziki you can whip up in minutes! A refreshing twist on the classic Greek recipe, this dip is tailor-made for your summer gatherings, bursting with the vibrant flavors of freshly harvested Zucchini, creamy yogurt and lots of herbs.
We’re replacing the traditional cucumber in Tzatziki with this season’s bountiful Zucchini supply and with just a few minutes of simple prep, you’ll create a creamy, tangy masterpiece that’s a fantastic way to utilize your garden’s summer surplus. Whether you’re dipping your favorite chips, pita, veggies, or even using it as a spread, this vegetarian and gluten free dip is guaranteed to bring some effortless Mediterranean charm to your table!
Watch Me Make My Zucchini ‘Tzatziki’ Dip
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How To Make My Zucchini ‘Tzatziki’ Dip
Step 1. Add yogurt to a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
Step 2. Grate the zucchini using the fine edge of a grater and transfer to a colander.
Step 3. Using a thin kitchen towel, or clean hands, squeeze as much water as you can out of the zucchini to ensure a thick dip. You should have about ½ cup grated and squeezed zucchini.
Step 4. Using the same grater, grate the garlic and transfer that to the bowl of yogurt.
Step 5. Add the grated zucchini to the yogurt along with the juice from ½ of the lemon, salt, dill, and parsley. Mix with a rubber spatula to combine. Taste, and add the juice from the other ½ of the lemon and more salt if desired.
Step 6. Refrigerate until ready to serve or serve right away, drizzling the top with the olive oil and serving with potato chips, warm pita bread, or crudite.
Step 7. Enjoy!
What Else Can I Use?
- If you don’t have Greek-style thick yogurt, simply strain regular yogurt in a cheesecloth until it reaches a thick consistency.
- Cucumber is traditional in tzatziki, so you could certainly use that instead of zucchini.
- Feel free to play around with the types of herbs in here. This is my favorite combo, but I also love throwing in chives or basil.
This Zucchini ‘Tzatziki’ Dip is special because:
This recipe is a great way to use up your bountiful Zucchini harvest!
It’s a refreshing dip with a handful of uses – an appetizer or sandwich spread and everything in between!
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Zucchini ‘Tzatziki’ Dip (Vegetarian, Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain, Greek-style yogurt
- 1 medium zucchini, finely grated (about ½ cup grated and squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add yogurt to a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Grate the zucchini using the fine edge of a grater and transfer to a colander.
- Using a thin kitchen towel, or clean hands, squeeze as much water as you can out of the zucchini to ensure a thick dip. You should have about ½ cup grated and squeezed zucchini.
- Using the same grater, grate the garlic and transfer that to the bowl of yogurt.
- Add the grated zucchini to the yogurt along with the juice from ½ of the lemon, salt, dill, and parsley. Mix with a rubber spatula to combine. Taste, and add the juice from the other ½ of the lemon and more salt if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve or serve right away, drizzling the top with the olive oil and serving with potato chips, warm pita bread, or crudite.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Why did I never think of substituting zucchini for the traditional cucumber….I just love this idea and the added flavor that the zucchini brings. I’m going to be making this on repeat.
I’m over the moon you loved this, Lorri! It’s on repeat in my house as well!
So fresh!! I’ll have to keep some on hand from now on!
You and me both, Sophie! It’s a favorite of mine.
Enjoy,
Kat.