Product review: Hannah Organic Tzatziki Greek Style Yogurt Dip

Every once in a while I get a particular food stuck in my head and decide that I really want to either try it or buy it again after a long time without it. Recently, I decided that I really wanted Tzatziki. I have always enjoyed Middle Eastern and Greek food (I know there are differences in many items across these cuisines but I associate Tzatziki with both).  Although I frequently eat hummus, I have not had tzatziki in many, many years, despite liking it when I have had it. My mom used to (about 20 years ago!) make a delicious dip with sour cream and dill and thinking of it now made me want to eat tzatziki.

After I decided that I really wanted to try it again, I was pleased to see that Costco sells it for a good price (of course!). I was reluctant to buy it because of the size and the relatively short shelf life of dairy products. However, with an upcoming trip to Cape Cod with family (who also wanted to try it!), I decided to give it a try, figuring that it would be a good element of a summer meal that did not require preparation or cooking.

I am so glad I tried it…it is gone and I already want more!

This dip is delicious. Although thick and creamy, it does not taste overly rich (even after eating a lot of it–which I did…three out of four nights in a row!) The Greek yogurt adds a tangy, slightly sour taste to which the dill provides a good contrast without being overpowering. I was also pleasantly surprised to find large chunks of crunchy cucumber in the dip. Although I knew that cucumber was a component of tzatziki, I did not expect actual pieces of the vegetable! These bites were some of my favorites.

Because tzatziki is more of a snack than a meal, I created a “sampler” plate for a meal by adding two other dips to the plate.  I ate it with salsa (Product Review: Santa Barbara mango peach salsa) and hummus (not from Costco but easily could have been). I dipped crackers, avocado, grape tomatoes, and baby carrots into these three dips and it was absolutely delicious. (Nutrition police: I realize it does not contain much protein but for a few summer nights, it is a great dinner.) Also extremely easy to prepare.

Have you tried this Tzatziki? How does it compare to homemade or other brands?

Any other suggestions for things that would be good for dipping into it?