Tzatziki is a popular Greek sauce traditionally served with souvlaki and pita bread, but it’s super versatile in its potential: It’s a great snacking dip with crudités and chips, as well as a bright and tangy sauce to drizzle on grain bowls or serve alongside roasted chicken or salmon. Most commonly finished with dill, tzatziki is sometimes made — and equally delicious — with other fresh herbs, like mint or oregano. It can be made a few hours ahead and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Using the large holes of a box grater, grate cucumbers. Using your hands, squeeze grated cucumbers to remove excess water, then place cucumbers in a medium bowl (you should have about 1 cup).

Add yogurt, dill, lemon juice and garlic; season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

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