This Tzatziki with Carrots is a refreshing twist on classic Greek tzatziki made with strained yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and grated carrots.
This creamy, colourful dip is easy to make and perfect with grilled meats, vegetables or warm pita bread.
Tzatziki is one of the most beloved Greek dips, known for its refreshing flavour and creamy texture. While the classic version is made with yoghurt, cucumber and garlic, small variations can make it even more interesting.
This version adds grated carrots, which bring a subtle sweetness and a lovely colour to the dip. The cucumber keeps the tzatziki cool and refreshing, while the carrots add a delicate crunch and extra freshness. It’s a simple twist that works surprisingly well.
This carrot tzatziki is perfect as a dip for warm pita bread, a spread for sandwiches, or as a refreshing accompaniment to grilled meat, chicken or vegetables.
It is quick to prepare and tastes even better after resting in the fridge, allowing the flavours to blend together.
I first tasted tzatziki with carrots in a seaside village called Saranti in Boeotia, and I loved it very much.
I’m not sure whether they added other ingredients there, but I made it like a classic tzatziki with the addition of carrots, and it turned out wonderful.
A different Tzatziki with Carrots
A refreshing twist on classic Greek tzatziki made with strained yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and grated carrots. This creamy, colourful dip is easy to make and perfect with grilled meats, vegetables or warm pita bread.
Ingredients
- 250 grams strained yoghurt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 – 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 small cucumber, grated
- 2 small carrots, grated
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze it well to remove excess liquid.
- Peel and grate the carrots.
- Crush the garlic together with the salt.
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well until combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavours can develop
Nutrition Information
Yield 1 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 355Total Fat 19gSaturated Fat 5gUnsaturated Fat 14gCholesterol 15mgSodium 775mgCarbohydrates 34gFiber 4gSugar 24gProtein 15g
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Kopiaste and Kali Orexi,
Kopiaste and Kali Orexi,
