Description
This Greek-inspired Homemade Tzatziki Sauce is made with creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, fragrant dill, and garlic, offering a refreshing and flavorful sauce perfect for dipping, topping grilled meats, or spreading on sandwiches. It’s a healthy, versatile recipe that will elevate any Mediterranean meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Tzatziki Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled and finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Peel and grate the cucumber. Squeeze out any excess water to avoid a watery sauce.
- Mix the Sauce Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, and white wine vinegar. Stir until well combined.
- Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust garlic or lemon juice if needed.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve with pita bread, veggies, or as a topping for grilled meats.
Notes
- Drain the Cucumber Well: Make sure to remove excess moisture from the cucumber to prevent the tzatziki from being runny.
- Adjust the Garlic: Start with 1 clove and taste before adding more, as raw garlic can be strong.
- Chill for Best Flavor: Allow the sauce to chill for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Yogurt Sauce, Cucumber Dill Dip, Mediterranean Dip, Healthy Dip