Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Creamy, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean flavor, this authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is the ultimate accompaniment to elevate your meals. Made with tangy full-fat Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic, this versatile sauce combines simple yet vibrant ingredients for a bright, palate-pleasing experience. The key to its smooth texture is squeezing out excess moisture from the cucumber, ensuring your tzatziki stays perfectly thick and luscious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sauce is a quick and easy staple for dipping, spreading, or serving alongside gyros, grilled meats, pita bread, or roasted vegetables. Refrigerate it briefly to let the flavors meld, and you’ll have an irresistible, creamy dip that brings the essence of Greece right to your table. Perfect for entertaining or weekday meals, this classic tzatziki is a must-try for fans of fresh Mediterranean recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber, then grate it using a box grater over a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
Gather the grated cucumber in the towel, twist it tightly, and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This helps prevent the tzatziki sauce from becoming watery.
Place the grated and drained cucumber into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves or grate them finely using a microplane, then add them to the bowl with the cucumber.
Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl.
Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if desired.
Transfer the tzatziki sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip, spread, or condiment alongside your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.3 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 533 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 847 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
