Tzatziki Sauce Greek Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and irresistibly refreshing, this homemade Tzatziki Sauce is the ultimate Greek cucumber yogurt sauce that elevates any dish it accompanies. Made with velvety full-fat Greek yogurt, crisp grated English cucumber, zesty fresh dill, and a vibrant splash of lemon juice, this classic sauce strikes the perfect balance of richness and brightness. Minced garlic and premium olive oil add depth, while a touch of salt and pepper bring out its savory essence. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile condiment is ideal as a refreshing dip for pita, a cooling topping for gyros, or a zesty accompaniment to grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Let it chill for an hour to marry the flavors, and watch it become the star of your Mediterranean-inspired spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 1 medium English cucumber (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Place the Greek yogurt into a medium mixing bowl.
Wash and dry the English cucumber. Use a box grater or a food processor to grate the cucumber finely.
Transfer the grated cucumber into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Gather the edges and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Discard the liquid.
Add the grated and drained cucumber into the bowl with the yogurt.
Mince the garlic cloves finely or use a garlic press. Add them to the bowl.
Stir in the fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Taste the tzatziki and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a sauce for gyros, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.9 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1354 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1062 mg | 23% | |
*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.
