Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Tzatziki 3.3 (76) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 4, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: GENTL & HYERS Yield: 4 cups Tzatziki, a cooling Greek condiment, helps soothe the heat of spicy dishes. Ingredients 3 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch chunks 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups Homemade Yogurt, or prepared 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Directions In a colander, toss together cucumbers and 1 teaspoon salt. Place colander in sink, and let cucumbers drain for 20 to 30 minutes. Press cucumbers to extract excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl; mix in yogurt, garlic, dill, mint, oil, lemon juice, and remaining teaspoon salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to blend; serve at room temperature. Rate it Print