Pink Radish Tzatziki Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant twist on traditional tzatziki, this Pink Radish Tzatziki features creamy Greek yogurt combined with grated cucumber and colorful watermelon radishes, infused with garlic, fresh dill, and a hint of lemon juice. Perfect as a dip or spread, this recipe balances crisp textures and zesty flavors for a delightful condiment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (straining time)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 1 to 1¼ cups (serves 4 as a dip) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy
- 1 cup (250g) plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
Vegetables
- 1 cucumber, grated
- 2 watermelon radishes, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- Handful of fresh dill
Others
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Pinch of salt, 4 times (used in various steps)
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Strain the yogurt: Place the Greek yogurt in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl. Add a pinch of salt to the yogurt and let it strain for about 20 minutes to remove excess liquid, which helps achieve a thicker consistency.
- Prepare and strain vegetables: Grate the cucumber and watermelon radishes. Place them in a fine mesh strainer and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Allow them to strain for about 20 minutes, squeezing out the excess water periodically to prevent dilution of the tzatziki.
- Mix ingredients: After straining, combine the thickened yogurt, grated and drained cucumber, and radishes in a mixing bowl. Add the grated garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Taste and adjust salt as needed, keeping in mind the salt from the straining steps.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the tzatziki to a serving plate or bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle flakey salt on top for garnish. Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Straining the yogurt and vegetables is crucial to avoid a watery dip and to achieve thick, creamy texture.
- Use fresh dill for the best flavor; dried dill can be used in a pinch but will be less vibrant.
- Grating garlic gives a smoother texture than mincing.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste, especially after straining to avoid over-saltiness.
- This tzatziki is excellent served with grilled meats, pita bread, or fresh vegetables.
Keywords: tzatziki, Greek yogurt dip, radish dip, watermelon radish, cucumber dip, Mediterranean condiment, healthy dip, low fat dip
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