Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This creamy tzatziki sauce combines Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and dill into a fresh Mediterranean dip. It is perfect with gyros, grilled meats, pita, vegetables, and salads.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 300 g Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small bunch fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Peel and grate 1 English cucumber into a bowl. Add 1 tsp salt and 2 tbsp white vinegar, mix well, and let it sit for 10 minutes so the cucumber can release excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine 300 g Greek yogurt, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1 clove garlic, minced, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the cucumber to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to keep the tzatziki thick and creamy.
- Add the drained cucumber and 1 small bunch fresh dill, chopped, to the yogurt mixture. Stir well until everything is fully combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tzatziki for 1–2 hours before serving chilled so the flavors can blend together properly.
Notes
Squeeze the Cucumber Well: I always take a little extra time here because the cucumber releases a lot of water, and this is what keeps the tzatziki thick and creamy.
Let It Rest Before Serving: I like chilling the tzatziki for 1–2 hours because the garlic softens, the dill blends in, and the sauce tastes more balanced.
Use Thick Greek Yogurt: A thicker Greek yogurt gives the best texture, especially if you want the tzatziki to hold up well with pita, gyros, or grilled meats.
Stir Before Serving: After chilling, I like to give the tzatziki a good stir so everything comes back together nicely before it goes on the table.
Nutrition
Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.4mg
