tzatziki recipe

Tzatziki is a creamy, yogurt-based sauce that will brighten up any summer meal. This easy, authentic recipe is perfect served alongside vegetables or grilled meats. Watch the quick video above to see how I make it!

Best Tzatziki Recipe (Easy & Authentic)

greek yogurt

cucumber

dill (chopped)

garlic (minced)

olive oil

lemon juice

salt

Drain

Drain the grated cucumber by pressing down on it over fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Alternatively, you could use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth and gently squeeze until all the moisture is out.

Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until everything is well combined.

Rest

Let the mixture rest for a few minutes for the flavors to meld together. Taste test to see if you need to add any extra herbs, lemon juice, or salt.

Serve

Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Tzatziki is a creamy, yogurt-based sauce made from thick yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh dill, zesty lemon juice, and minced garlic.

Tzatziki

How to make tzatziki - a cucumber and yogurt sauce that is common in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Tzatziki goes great on so many things.

How To Make Tzatziki

plain Greek yogurt ((I used 2%))

garlic (large-sized, finely minced or pressed, or 2 small cloves)

dill

How to Make Tzatziki

Squeeze the juice out of the cucumber. I just did this with my hands over the sink with a strainer underneath to catch any rogue pieces that fall. You can also use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze it out.

Add the cucumber, Greek yogurt, mince garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill and salt to a medium mixing bowl.

Stir until well-combined. Heads up: those cucumber pieces will stick together, especially after being squeezed out. Use your spoon or spatula to break those clumps up.

Serve with sliced veggies, pita bread, pita chips. It also goes great on any chicken, fish, kabobs, pita sandwiches, etc.

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

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Today I am showing you how to make tzatziki, one of my favorite dips! This is a cucumber and yogurt sauce that is common in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and goes great on so many things!

How to Make Tzatziki (Greek yogurt + cucumber dip)

A recipe learned in Athens, this is *the" authentic tzatziki recipe you've been looking for!

Authentic Greek Tzatziki

cucumber,

plain full-fat Greek yogurt

garlic cloves, finely minced

extra virgin olive oil

white vinegar

Grate the cucumber and drain through a fine...

Grate the cucumber and drain through a fine mesh sieve overnight in the fridge.

Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt...

Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Transfer the grated cucumber and fresh dill to...

Transfer the grated cucumber and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine. Serve chilled with pita bread for dipping.

The best Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe! This easy tzatziki sauce is made with Greek yogurt, sour cream and fresh dill! It&#039;s thick and creamy (not watery) and so delicious! It perfectly compliments Mediterranean dishes, and makes a great party dip! 

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Greek yogurt

sour cream

sea salt

½ TBS white balsamic vinegar

TBS lemon juice

garlic powder

tsp dill ((minced fresh,

black pepper

Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a smaller bowl (to catch the water as it drains). Be sure that the strainer does not touch the bottom of the bowl and that there is at least 1-2 inches between them.

Put a coffee filter on top of the strainer.

Mix 1 cup Greek yogurt and ¼ cup sour cream together. Carefully scoop it onto the coffee filter/strainer and place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.

To strain the yogurt/sour cream:

De-seed and grate your cucumber. Put it in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle with salt.

Let it sit on the counter for at least 2 hours, occasionally pushing out the excess water.

To strain the cucumber:

When you’re ready to make the sauce: squeeze out all excess water from cucumber by pushing it out while in the colander. Then get some thick paper towels, put cucumber in them and ring it out.

Put yogurt mixture in a clean, dry mixing bowl. Add all ingredients except cucumber. Once thoroughly mixed add cucumber and refrigerate for at least one hour to let flavors blend.

Serve with your favorite Mediterranean food like falafel or gyros!

Putting it together:

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The BEST Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe! This easy tzatziki sauce is made with Greek yogurt, sour cream and fresh dill! It's thick and creamy (not watery) and so delicious! It perfectly compliments Mediterranean dishes, and makes a great party dip!

Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Use tzatziki sauce to put a fresh twist on grilled meats and vegetables, boost a pasta dish, or make sandwiches into something special.

tsp kosher salt (divided)

Tbs minced garlic

½ Tbs lemon juice

plain Greek yogurt

tsp white pepper

mint

Tbs dill (fresh chopped fine)

The cucumber should be grated with a cheese grater, then strained of it's juices. To strain it, squeeze it really tight by the fistful letting the water run through your fingers or use a cheesecloth.

Once as much liquid as possible is out, combine the strained and chopped cucumber with all other ingredients.

Mix everything together with a spoon, and taste. Add more salt if needed.

Refrigerate for 1 hour + before serving to let the flavors meld.

This homemade tzatziki recipe, the traditional Greek cucumber sauce, features fresh dill, creamy Greek yogurt, and garlic. Perfect for dipping pita!

Tzatziki Recipe

cucumber (1 medium cucumber

garlic

dill (do not substitute dried)

full-fat Greek yogurt

white wine vinegar

Peel the cucumber, cut it in half, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Grate the cucumber using a box grater, then place the shreds in a fine mesh strainer and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Sprinkle with kosher salt, then let stand for at least 10 minutes to drain any remaining water. Squeeze once more to drain.

Mince 1 clove garlic and chop 1 tablespoon fresh dill.

When the cucumber is ready, mix cucumber, garlic, dill, 18 ounces Greek yogurt, 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and a few grinds of fresh ground black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 to 2 hours so the flavors can marry. Keeps up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

To serve, drizzle with olive oil; if desired, garnish with olives and a sprig of dill. Serve with pita, crackers, or vegetables.

Tzatziki is a healthy sauce you can serve with chicken, grilled veggies, pita chips, gyros and as a raw veggie dip.

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

English cucumber

salt (or

oz Cold plain Greek yogurt

Tbsp

Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tsp black pepper (or

Peel and finely dice the cucumber, or you can grate on the large holes of a box grater if preferred. Transfer to a bowl lined with a cheesecloth* and sprinkle cucumbers with 1/2 tsp salt and give them a light stir. Set aside for the cucumbers to release their juice while you prep the remaining ingredients.

Prep the Cucumber:

In a large mixing bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated garlic cloves, chopped dill, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, or season to taste.

Use the cheesecloth to squeeze out as much juice as you can from your chopped cucumber. You&#39;ll be surprised how much juice comes out. Discard the juice and add squeezed cucumber to your mixing bowl.

Stir everything to combine and season to taste with more salt and pepper if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve. I love serving drizzled with a little more extra virgin olive oil. 

How to Make Tzatziki Sauce:

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Tzatziki Sauce

My easy recipe for Tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumbers and garlic. I add this to souvlakis, gyros or grilled pita chips!

Skinny Tzatziki

oz fat-free Greek yogurt (use full fat for Keto)

garlic (crushed)

chives (chopped)

kosher salt and fresh pepper

Strain the yogurt using a metal strainer or a coffee filter for a few hours to remove as much liquid as possible. Set aside.

Scoop seeds out of the cucumber with a small spoon. Place cucumber in a mini food processor or grate with a box cheese grater. Drain the liquid from the  cucumber in a metal strainer and sprinkle with a little salt (this helps release the liquid). You may want to use the back of a spoon to help squeeze out any excess liquid.

Combine strained cucumber, garlic, yogurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dill, chives and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Makes about 2 cups. Store in refrigerator for about a week.

This authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious cucumber and yogurt sauce that tastes amazing on almost anything. It&#x27;s so easy to make using just a few simple ingredients!

Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Sauce)

garlic cloves, minced

fresh dill, minced

Using a box grater or food processor, grate...

Using a box grater or food processor, grate the whole cucumber and use cheesecloth (or a tea towel) to squeeze out the extra liquid in the shredded cucumber.

Combine the shredded and drained cucumber, yogurt, garlic,...

Combine the shredded and drained cucumber, yogurt, garlic, olive ol, lemon juice and salt together in a large bowl.

Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least...

Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours.

Serve chilled with pita bread, vegetables, or gyros....

Serve chilled with pita bread, vegetables, or gyros. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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This authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious cucumber and yogurt sauce that tastes amazing on almost anything. It's so easy to make using just a few simple ingredients!

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki is a 10-minute yogurt sauce that&#x27;s mildly tangy, cool, creamy, and packed with the bold flavors of garlic, lemon, and dill.  Make it vegan by simply using non-dairy yogurt. 

Use tzatziki as a sauce or dip to instantly transform veggies, meats, fish, sandwiches, salads, cheese boards, and mezze platters from basic to flavor packed in record time.

Traditional or Vegan Tzatziki

(12 ounces

(25 grams) extra virgin olive oil

dill;

lemon

- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste

See the note below about how to measure...

See the note below about how to measure grated cucumber for this recipe. It’s important to squeeze out excess water from the cucumbers or your tzatziki will be watery and diluted.

After squeezing the excess water from the grated...

After squeezing the excess water from the grated cucumber and measuring it, dump it into a medium size bowl.

Add all the other ingredients to the bowl...

Add all the other ingredients to the bowl and stir to mix.

Allow the tzatziki to rest for 5-10 minutes...

Allow the tzatziki to rest for 5-10 minutes to allow time for the flavors to blend. Tate and add more salt, lemon juice, dill, or garlic if you like. 

Use immediately or store in an airtight container...

Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

This easy recipe shows you how to make the best authentic Greek tzatziki! Try this cucumber yogurt sauce as a dip or spread, on gyros, pitas, or on falafel!

Best Authentic Tzatziki Sauce

½ cups full-fat Greek yogurt

garlic (finely minced)

fine sea salt

Tablespoons fresh dill (minced)

In a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt,...

In a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, but 6 - 8 hours or overnight  is best.

Just before serving, stir in the dill and...

Just before serving, stir in the dill and cucumber.

The delicious classic Greek dip made with creamy Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.

How to Make Authentic Greek Tzatziki

(2 cups) Greek yogurt

peeled,

kosher salt

garlic, finely minced

Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise.

Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds, then grate the cucumber using a box grater.

Place the shredded cucumber in a clean tea towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This prevents a watery tzatziki.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the drained Greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, salt, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Top with dill, and optionally additional olive oil when serving.

Serve as a dip for pita bread, grilled meats, or fresh vegetables.

Store leftover tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

I love this "sauce"! I tried it in several versions, but this original, with Greek style yogurt is definitely the best for me. Here in Croatia we have a habit of making a version ov tzatziki which uses sour cream instead of yogurt and onions instead of garlic.
Great recipe!

That looks gorgeous. Any food with Greek influence really can't go wrong!

Hi Pam, I made your tzatziki again, everyone loves it! 

I prepare mine the same way. Lived in Thessa, Santorini and Crete in the early 1990s, and had learnt to prepare numerous Greek dishes. Though I am Italian &amp; French, I love Meze. 

Happy Holidays,
Margaux Cintrano.

I made this yesterday to accompany our lunch and tzatziki was great! Didn't have the time to take a picture, but promise I will next time. I will make it often, thanks for the perfect recipe!

Another Greek person here, confirming that this is a very authentic recipe. Tzatziki is eaten with almost anything in Greece, no meal is really complete without it.

Served this and a green salad on the side of grilled chicken breast yesterday and it was very good. Tasty, tangy, big kick from garlic, just like i like it. Thanks for a great recipe!

I mean this is pretty much spot on for the perfect tzatziki. My mother made it this exact way, and it is delicious. I grew up on Rhodos, and this is my favorite thing to eat.

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