Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Tzatziki Sauce that is perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe is fresh, creamy, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber: Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess water.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Serve chilled as desired.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
