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Easy Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

What is Tzatziki?

Tzatziki is pronounced “tuh-see-kee.”

Made with cucumbers and Greek yogurt, Tzatziki is a nutritious versatile sauce that can be used on meats, as a dip, our on salads.

Is Tzatziki A Sauce, A Dip, Or A Dressing?

Tzatziki can be a dip with pita bread or chips and vegetables, a sauce for meats, or a dressing on salads. In Grease is sometimes even called a paste.

What Is In Greek Tzatziki Sauce?

Just a few ingredients

Tangy Greek Yogurt
Cucumbers
Garlic
Lemon Juice
Fresh Dill

What You Will Love about This Tangy Greek Dipping Sauce

MEGA TASTY!
EASY TO MAKE!
CROWD PLEASER!
MAKE AHEAD!
FANTASTIC ON A GYRO!

What To Serve This Tangy Best Tzatziki Sauce With

Gyro Salad
Gyor Wrap
Meat or Chicken Kabobs
Lettuce Wedge Salad
A dip for vegetables

Grilled Vegetables
Moroccan Chicken
A Dip for Pita Chips or Soft Pita Bread
Sauce for Souvlaki
A Sauce for Fish

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Easy Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Recipe

Best Tzatziki Ingredients

1/2 English cucumber, skin removed and seeds scooped out
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups plain Greek yogurt, full fat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

Make The Tzatziki

Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic cloves, chopped dill, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper into a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside.

Using a grater, grate the prepared cucumber. Using a cheese cloth or a paper towel, squeeze out as much juice as possible. (Save the juice for lemonade or ice water.)

Add the cucumber into the mixing bowl and stir to combine.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Spoon into a pretty dip before serving and garnish.

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh dill and drizzle with more olive oil (olive oil optional). Serve with soft or baked pita chips.

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Can I use Mint in Tzatziki Sauce?

Yes. Sometimes mint is used in tzatziki. Simply swap the dill in this recipe for 2 fresh mint leaves, chopped.

Easy Tzatziki Recipe Notes

If you are a garlic lover, add an extra clove.
Be sure to squeeze as much juice as possible from the cucumber to avoid a runny dip.
Make sure you use whole Greek yogurt for a traditional creamy and tangy flavor.
Make a day ahead for maximum flavor.
Make extra for a Gyro, a salad, or a tasty vegetable dip.

How To Store Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Stir before serving.

Easy Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce Recipe