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    Tzatziki Sauce

    Published: Apr 29, 2024 · Modified: Apr 29, 2024 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    Learn how to make Tzatziki sauce at home with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and dill. Homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce with Mediterranean flavors is a delicious appetizer dip that's great for any gathering! This Whole 30, Keto and Paleo recipe is also gluten-free. 

    Homemade Tzatziki sauce with Mediterranean flavors served in a bowl with pita chips, cucumbers and radishes as a creamy appetizer dip.

    Similar to Balsamic Cucumber Salad, Greek Pasta Salad, and Greek Pizza, this is my favorite recipe with Mediterranean flavors. It pairs very well with baked falafel and Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad as well.

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    • Tzatziki Ingredients
    • How to Make Tzatziki Sauce at home?
    • Pro Tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Tzatziki Recipe FAQs
    • Our Favorite Appetizer Dips
    • 📖 Recipe

    To make this restaurant quality authentic tzatziki, you combine thick and creamy Greek yogurt with cool crisp cucumbers and spiced with garlic, dill, and lemon. It is simple, fresh, and healthy.

    A hand holding pita bread dipped in tzatziki sauce which is yogurt and cucumber dill flavored Greek sauce.

    Tzatziki Ingredients

    Display of ingredients needed to make Greek Tzatziki Sauce
    • Thick creamy Greek yogurt - star ingredient. I use store brought 5% fat variety.
    • Cucumber - for cool crisp and refreshing bite. I use English hothouse type. If seeds feel tough, please remove. We also squeeze out excess water.
    • Fresh Garlic - minced garlic adds a wonderful zest and flavors to this dip. Though it feels odd, yogurt and garlic are match made in heaven.
    • Fresh herbs - classic recipes use dill and parsley. If you don't like dill, skip it. Other herbs like basil and chives also work.
    • Olive Oil - I prefer to use extra virgin olive oil for fruity flavor and to further amp up the creamy quotient.
    • Fresh Lemon Juice - Greek food is incomplete without refreshing pop of fresh lemon juice. You can also use white wine vinegar.
    • Salt and fresh ground pepper - to balance and round up the flavors.

    How to Make Tzatziki Sauce at home?

    Prepare the cucumber: Grate the cucumber. (Peeling them is optional) and squeeze the excess water out. 

    Mix everything together: In a bowl, combine the yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs and salt. Sprinkle some freshly ground pepper on top. Gently mix everything together. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as necesary.

    Chill then serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour before serving. Drizzle some olive oil and ground black pepper on top and serve.

    Close up image showing thick and creamy yogurt based tzatziki dip.

    Pro Tips

    1. To avoid watery tzatziki and to keep the dip creamy and thick, do squeeze out as much liquid out of the grated cucumbers as possible. If you have time, you can let them sit till water drips around in colander but usually squeezing it in tight fist also works.
    2. If you notice that your yogurt isn't thick, you might want to strain it. That will get rid of excess water and make the tzatziki thicker.
    3. Put the large piece of cheesecloth over the colander. Move the colander in the sink or the put it over a bowl. Add the yogurt over the cheesecloth. Let it strain for about a half hour to an hour. 
    4. If you are in a hurry, skip straining the yogurt. You can also serve this dip at room temperature if there's no time for chilling it.

    Serving Suggestions

    • This is my favorite dip to use in a Mezze Platter. You can serve it up with soft pita bread, crunchy pita chips, fresh veggies, crostini or crackers.
    • You can use this creamy dip in a wide range of dishes. Spoon it onto whatever main grilling dish you may be making. It also is a perfect sauce to drizzle on gyros, burgers, falafel, salads or sandwiches.
    • With Seasoned Pita Chips - Cut the whole wheat pita bread in triangles. Lightly drizzle some extra virgin olive oil over those triangles. Sprinkle some chili lime seasoning over. Put it in toaster oven and light toast for 5 minutes.

    Tzatziki Recipe FAQs

    Can you freeze tzatziki sauce?

    Yes, you can freeze tzatziki sauce, but it might not maintain its texture perfectly upon thawing. The yogurt in tzatziki can sometimes separate and become watery when frozen, which can affect the overall consistency and taste. To mitigate this, try using full-fat yogurt which tends to freeze better. Also, stir well after thawing to reincorporate any separated liquids. It's also a good idea to freeze it in airtight containers or freezer bags to prevent freezer burn and maintain flavor.

    how to pronounce tzatziki ?

    Tzatziki" is pronounced "tsah-TSEE-kee" with the emphasis on the second syllable. The "ts" sound at the beginning is similar to the "zz" in "pizzazz," and the "kee" at the end is pronounced like "key

    what's in tzatziki sauce?

    Tzatziki sauce is a traditional Greek condiment made from strained thick yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice or vinegar. It often includes herbs like dill, mint, or parsley for added flavor. It pairs well with various grilled meats, gyros, or as a dip for vegetables and pita bread.

    Tahini vs tzatziki sauce

    While both tahini and tzatziki are delicious Mediterranean condiments, they have distinct flavors and are used in different ways in cooking. Tahini is a nutty paste made from sesame seeds, while tzatziki is a yogurt-based sauce with cucumber, garlic, and herbs

    Tzatziki sauce with yogurt, cucumber and dill served as a creamy appetizer dip along with accoutrements.

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    Tzatziki sauce with yogurt, cucumber and dill served as a creamy appetizer dip along with accoutrements.

    Tzatziki Recipe

    Prajakta Sukhatme
    Learn to make authentic Greek Tzatziki at home. This restaurant style Tzatziki made with Greek yogurt and cucumber is full of Mediterranean flavors. It is simple, fresh and healthy.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 3 cups
    Calories 74 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Box grater
    • colander

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups plain Greek Yogurt
    • 1 English cucumber grated and water squeezed
    • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 Tablespoons Lemon juice or white wine vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill + parsley
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper or more to taste

    Instructions
     

    Prepare the cucumbers

    • Grate the cucumber. (Peeling them is optional) and squeeze the excess water out.

    Mix everything together

    • In a bowl, combine the yogurt with grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs and salt. Sprinkle some freshly ground pepper on top. Gently mix everything together. Taste and adjust the seasoning, as necessary.

    Chill then serve

    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour before serving. Drizzle some olive oil and ground black pepper on top and serve.

    Notes

    Store the dip in covered glass bowl or wrap the glass bowl with tight clinging saran wrap. It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    If you notice that your yogurt isn't thick, you might want to strain it. That
    will get rid of excess water and make the tzatziki thicker.
    Put the large piece of cheesecloth over the colander. Move the colander in the sink or the put it over a bowl. Add the yogurt over the cheesecloth.  Let it strain for about a half hour to an hour. 
    Slice the cucumber lengthwise. If the seeds appear tough, scrape out the center with a spoon. Then either finely dice it or grate it.
    Use your hands to squeeze the grated cucumber. Try to get out as much liquid as possible.
    If you are in a hurry, skip straining the yogurt. You can also serve this dip at room temperature if there's no time for chilling it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 208mgSugar: 3g
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    This recipe was originally published on June 16, 2020. It is revised and republished on April 29, 2023 with details FAQs and information to make best Tzatziki at home.

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    1. Kari

      June 27, 2020 at 12:51 pm

      I lived in the Middle East for several years and have come to really adore the flavours of the Levant. This brings me back and I am going to make it as part of my dinner.

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      • admin

        June 29, 2020 at 9:01 pm

        Thank you. Enjoy making it

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