Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Tzatziki sauce in a blue bowl with kebabs on the side

Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Greek, Lebanese, Mediterranean

Keyword: easy tzatziki sauce, homemade tzatziki sauce, how to make tzatziki sauce, tzatziki sauce recipe, what is tzatziki sauce

Prep Time: 10

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Maureen Abood

Learn how to make a Greek tzatziki sauce recipe with creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, bright lemon, garlic, and herbs for a flavorful dip or spread!

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Equipment

1 Box Grater
1 Medium Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

2 Persian cucumbers or 1/3 small English Cucumber
1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic grated or minced
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Instructions

Finely grate the cucumber on the small holes of a grater. Use 1/2 cup of grated cucumber an place it in a paper towel to squeeze out excess moisture.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and stir well to combine. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Storage: Store leftover tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir to redistribute the ingredients before serving, and add a small squeeze of fresh lemon if needed to brighten it back up.

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