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Tzatziki sauce in white bowl next to pita bread slices on wooden board.
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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Homemade tzatziki sauce with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill is a simple dip or sauce for veggies, bread, and meats.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Condiment, Dip/Spread, Sauce
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 17kcal
Author: Traci

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ large Cucumber coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or more as needed
  • ½ Lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves Garlic finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
  • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Place shredded CUCUMBER in a clean and dry flour sack towel over a colander or bowl. Squeeze firmly to remove the moisture.
  • In a mixing bowl, stir together the CUCUMBER, YOGURT, OLIVE OIL, LEMON ZEST, LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, DILL, SALT, and PEPPER.
  • If the tzatziki is too thick, adjust the consistency by whisking in small amounts of olive oil or lemon juice. Add more salt and pepper, to taste, if needed.
  • To serve, garnish with fresh dill and drizzle OLIVE OIL on top.
  • Serve chilled with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats.
  • To store, bridger rate in an airtight container for up to five days.

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Notes

Draining cucumber: Squeeze out as much water from the cucumber as possible to keep the tzatziki sauce from becoming watery.
Yogurt consistency: Use Greek yogurt to ensure a thicker texture, as regular yogurt can become runny, especially with the moisture from the cucumbers.
Adjust the flavor: Once the tzatziki sauce is mixed, adjust the flavor by adding more lemon juice, dill, olive oil, salt, or pepper.
Serving Temperature: Tzatziki tastes best when served chilled, so make it ahead and refrigerate it for a few hours before serving.
Storing leftovers: It's normal for tzatziki sauce to separate in cold storage. If this happens, stir it before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.05mg