Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make creamy and flavorful Greek Tzatziki Sauce at home with this easy recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping, spreading, or as a condiment for your favorite Mediterranean dishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Yogurt Base:
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Cucumber:
- 1 large cucumber, grated or finely diced (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Peel and grate or finely dice the cucumber. Sprinkle with salt, let sit, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix the Yogurt Base: Combine yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
- Incorporate the Cucumber: Fold drained cucumber into the yogurt mixture.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve chilled with garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Greek tzatziki sauce, homemade tzatziki, Mediterranean condiment, yogurt cucumber sauce
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