Tzatziki Sauce

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This homemade tzatziki sauce is fresh, flavorful, and so easy to make! You only need a handful of ingredients to make this creamy, versatile Greek sauce.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, middle eastern

Keyword: tzatziki, tzatziki dip, tzatziki sauce

Servings:

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt Full fat or reduced fat are recommended
1 cup shredded cucumber
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1/2 - 1 teaspoon grated garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Grate the cucumber on a box grater using the large holes. Use your hands to squeeze out as much of the liquid from the grated cucumber as you can.
In a mixing bowl, add the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Stir everything together until combined and taste for seasoning. Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Tzatziki sauce will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before each use.

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