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A bowl of fresh Tzatziki sauce garnished with dill.

How to grow your best Tzatziki Sauce in 7 simple steps Tzatziki Sauce

This recipe guides you through making a delicious homemade Tzatziki Sauce, perfect as a refreshing dip or condiment. It's simple, quick, and yields a creamy, flavorful sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • grater
  • mixing bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess water using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
  4. Taste the tzatziki sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, give the sauce another good stir.
  7. Serve chilled with pita bread, grilled meats, or as a dip with fresh vegetables.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat Greek yogurt for a creamier texture. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.