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Tzatziki sauce recipe.
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Best Tzatziki (Easy & Authentic)

Tzatziki is a creamy, yogurt-based sauce that will brighten up any Mediterranean meal. Watch the quick video below to see how I make it!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Greek Recipe, Mediterranean Recipes, Mediterranean Sauce, Tzatziki, Tzatziki Recipe, Yogurt Dip
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber peeled and grated
  • 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh dill
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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Instructions

  • Drain the cucumber. Drain the grated cucumber by pressing down on it over fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Alternatively, you could use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth and gently squeeze until all the moisture is out.
    Step one of tzatziki sauce: grate the cucumber.
  • Mix together. Stir together the cucumber, yogurt, dill, garlic, oil, lemon juice and salt in a large mixing bowl, until everything is well combined. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes for the flavors to meld together. Taste test to see if you need to add any extra herbs, lemon juice, or salt.
    Step two of tzatziki: mix everything together.
  • Serve. Serve immediately or let it chill covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    How to make tzatziki.

Video

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 2 cups of tzatziki. 
  • Storage tip: Keep tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Stir before serving, as a little moisture may separate over time.
  • Make-ahead tip: Tzatziki tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge, once the flavors have time to meld.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg