Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
This easy tzatziki sauce with Greek yogurt, cucumber, and fresh dill is a healthy topping for all of your Mediterranean inspired favorites, from gyros to salmon. In just 5 minutes, you can elevate your dinner with an addicting homemade sauce. (gluten-free)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: about 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: sauce
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 medium cucumber
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Pinch black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber if you prefer (I don't). Grate the cucumber onto a mesh strainer or paper towel. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can.
- Add the grated cucumber to a bowl with the remaining ingredients.
- Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Many think tzatziki tastes best when the flavors have had a little time to meld, so you can make it a couple hours ahead of time and let it hang out in the refrigerator if you'd like. But if you don't have the time, don't let that stop you!
- As with any simple recipe, the quality of your ingredients matters! Use fresh ingredients for the best tasting results.
- Not removing the water from the cucumber can cause your sauce to separate or be watery. Don't skip this step.
- You can grate the garlic with your grater if it's easier than chopping for you.
- Adjust the amount of dill to suit your taste. I really like dill so I add a lot.
- Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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