Spring with tzatziki dip

The weather has gotten warmer and spring has finally arrived! (hopefully!). With this warm temperature, who wouldn't enjoy a refreshing snack that is healthy, quick and easy to make?

I recently learnt this tzatziki dip from a fellow dietitian (her website here). It is so good I have already made it twice! The first time I served it on stir-fried chicken wrapped in pita bread and as a dip the second time. You can really serve this dip with different foods such as vegetables, meat, crackers, pitas, toasts and corn chips.

The original recipe calls for fresh cucumbers, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. I have modified the quantity of ingredients from the original recipe so I don't have too much leftover. I really like this dip personally because the grated cucumber gives it a grainy texture with a milder taste. You can also add herbs such as dill or mint leafs to spice it up a little!

Here's what I used for my tzatziki dip:

Ingredients:
Cucumber - half
Greek yogurt - 3 tablespoons
Olive oil - half tablespoon
Lemon juice - half lemon

Directions:
1. Grate half cucumber with a grater. Put grated cucumber in cheesecloth and squeeze out moisture. (alternatively, you can hand press it or press it against a strainer to take out the moisture) Put in bowl.

2. Add Greek yogurt, olive oil and lemon juice to the cucumber and mix well.