Creamy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
A quick and easy homemade creamy cucumber yogurt dip that is refreshing, tangy, and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Perfect as a dip, sauce, or topping for various dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (245 g) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber (about 7 oz / 200 g), peeled and grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced finely
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Optional: 1 teaspoon mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze firmly to remove as much moisture as possible. Set aside the drained cucumber.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup (245 g) of full-fat Greek yogurt. Whisk lightly to loosen the texture.
- Add the minced garlic and fresh lemon juice to the yogurt and stir to combine.
- Fold in the drained grated cucumber and extra virgin olive oil. Add the chopped dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to mix well. Optionally, add white vinegar or chopped mint leaves for extra flavor.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the sauce thicken. Stir gently before serving.
Notes
Squeeze out excess water from the grated cucumber to prevent watery sauce. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Let the sauce chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor. Adjust seasoning after chilling. For dairy-free version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or cashew-based yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 2.5
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