Easy Tzatziki Sauce

This Easy Tzatziki Sauce is a creamy blend of cucumber, yogurt, and fresh herbs, perfect as a dip or sauce.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course dips, sauces

Cuisine Greek

Servings tablespoons

Calories 53 kcal

Equipment

grater
medium bowl
dishcloth

Ingredients

Cucumber

2 cups grated cucumber hothouse or seedless preferred

Sauce Base

2 cups plain Greek yogurt thick yogurt recommended
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1-2 cloves garlic minced, adjust based on preference
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice or more to taste
2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint and/or dill
0.25 teaspoons salt plus additional to taste
teaspoons ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

Grate the cucumber and scatter it over a clean dishcloth (or cheesecloth). Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Gather up the corners of the dishcloth and squeeze as much liquid from the grated cucumber as possible. Discard the liquid or save it for another use.
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh herbs, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Set aside for at least 10 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Homemade tzatziki lasts in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 3.3gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 4.6mgSodium: 85.7mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1.7g

Keyword cucumber, dip, easy recipes, sauce, Tzatziki, yogurt

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!