Description
Easy Tzatziki Sauce is a cool, creamy Greek dip made with thick Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, zesty lemon juice, and fresh dill. It’s the perfect refreshing companion to grilled meats, roasted veggies, pita bread, or even as a spread for wraps and sandwiches. Light, fresh, tangy, and herbaceous, tzatziki is quick to prepare and keeps well in the fridge, making it a go-to sauce for Mediterranean meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 large cucumber, unpeeled
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (juice of 1/4 lemon)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
- kalamata olives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and drain through a cheesecloth, fine mesh sieve or using your hands.
- Transfer drained cucumber to a medium bowl. Add the yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavours infuse into the yogurt.
- Serve as is or garnish with some olives, a sprig of fresh dill, a swirl of olive oil, and pita chips.
Notes
How to serve: Pour it over Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skewers or Greek Lamb Souvlaki Skewers and Greek Lemon Potatoes, dip Pita Bread in it, spread it onto a sandwich, pita wrap, or Greek Gyro, or use it for dipping raw veggies into.
How to store: Store tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving, as some separation may occur. It keeps best when stored cold and undisturbed. I would not recommend storing it in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dip
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek