Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Homemade tzatziki sauce is a creamy, refreshing Greek staple made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. Light, cool, and full of vibrant flavor, it brings a fresh Mediterranean touch to just about anything it’s served with. Perfect as a dip with warm pita, a sauce for gyros, or a topping for chicken and lamb, it’s one of those simple recipes that instantly elevates a meal and ties the whole table together.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber, grated and water squeezed out
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 and ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grate a half a cup of cucumber. Place the grated cucumber into paper towels. Squeeze well to remove the excess water.
- Add a cup of Greek yogurt to a mixing bowl. (If the yogurt has water on top, make sure to pour that off. Add the
- Stir in the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated garlic until everything is well incorporated. I just zest everything right into the bowl to make it quick and easy.
- Stir in the squeezed out cucumber, chopped dill and salt. Stir to incorporate.
- Spoon everything into a serving bowl if making this for a platter. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and garnish with a few dill sprigs. Serve with warm pitas, meatballs and a Greek salad.