Tzatziki Sauce
Total Time
5 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Rating
4.98 out of 5 stars
(684)
Ingredients
4-6 servings
- ½ cup finely grated cucumber
- 1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, optional
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Preparation
Step 1
Place the cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out a bit of the excess water.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint, if using. Chill until ready to use.
Step 3
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Chef's notes
Tzatziki is a salted yogurt and cucumber dip made of strained yogurt, shredded cucumber, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and herbs.
Authentic Greek tzatziki is most often made with sheep or goat yogurt, but this recipe calls for regular full-fat Greek yogurt.
Serve it as a snack with fresh veggies and pita or crackers.
Slather it onto sandwiches, serve alongside Mediterranean salads, or top it on falafel or flatbreads.
