Tzatziki sauce recipe

If you've been looking for a tzatziki sauce recipe that's thick, creamy, and full of flavor, this is the one. It comes together in minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients and tastes far better than anything you'll find in a store. Perfect as a dip, a spread, or a sauce alongside grilled meats and vegetables.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dip, Sauces and condiments

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Dipping sauce, Greek sauce

Servings: servings

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Anna

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Tea towel
Box grater
Knife

Ingredients

1 large cucumber
1 cup (250g) Greek yoghurt
2 clove garlic grated
Juice and zest of half of a lemon
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon dill chopped
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Grate the cucumber and transfer it onto a clean kitchen towel or a few layers of paper towels. Squeeze out as much water as possible — this step is important to keep the tzatziki thick and creamy rather than watery.
In a mixing bowl, combine the yoghurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and dill. Mix well.
Add the squeezed cucumber and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to come together.

Video

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before serving as some liquid may separate on top.

Do not freeze.

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