Jersey Diner Tzatziki Sauce
Transport your taste buds straight to the classic Jersey diner experience with this creamy, tangy, and refreshing Tzatziki Sauce recipe. Made with rich, full-fat Greek yogurt, freshly grated cucumber, and a vibrant medley of garlic, dill, and lemon juice, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between cool and zesty. The secret to its irresistible texture lies in squeezing out every drop of moisture from the cucumber, ensuring a thick and velvety consistency. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a touch of white vinegar elevate the flavor profile, making this homemade tzatziki an ideal companion for pita bread, fresh veggies, or juicy grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing condiment is perfect for enhancing any Mediterranean-inspired meal or serving as a versatile dipping sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon White vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the English cucumber, then grate it using the large holes of a box grater.
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This step is crucial to avoid a watery tzatziki sauce.
In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and the squeezed cucumber.
Grate or finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh dill and mix it into the yogurt mixture.
Stir in the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper until everything is well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Add more garlic, dill, or salt to suit your preference.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
755 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.6 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.2 g | 101% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 471 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1106 mg | 24% | |
*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.
