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Easy Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Creamy! Zesty! Oh Yum! This “Best Homemade Easy Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce Recipe” is a show-stopping dip or sauce for vegetables, meat, or sandwiches. Grab your aprons! We are making Greek Tzatziki Dip!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizers, Dips, Sauces
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8
Calories 84 kcal

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.
  • ENJOY! Be sure to check out this Greek Gyro Party Board with this tasty Tzatziki Sauce. (Stay tuned. This week.)

Notes

  1. If you are a garlic lover, add an extra clove.
  2. Make sure to completely squeeze as much juice as possible from the cucumber. This will keep it from becoming runny. 
  3. Make sure to use whole Greek yogurt for a traditional creamy and tangy flavor.
  4. Make a day ahead for maximum flavor.
  5. 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.
Can Mint Be Added to Tzatziki Sauce?
Yes. Sometimes mint is used in tzatziki. Simply swap the dill in this recipe for 2 fresh mint leaves, chopped.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 747mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 176IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 0.3mg
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