What Is Tzatziki Sauce
Hard to spell, but oh so delicious, Tzatziki is a refreshing creamy sauce and/or dip made from a base of Greek yogurt and accompanied by crisp cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It’s traditionally served on gyros, enjoyed as a simple appetizer dip for veggies or pita bread, or add this healthier salad dressing option to a Gyro Salad!
Looking for A Dairy-Free Version?
We’ve got you covered! Check out our homemade Dairy-Free Tzatziki Sauce!
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full listing of ingredients, instructions, + estimated nutrition information.
- Greek Yogurt: love this high protein option, but sour cream would also work or a dairy-free alternative yogurt.
- Cucumber: English cucumbers tend to hold less water than regular cucumbers. So, using an English cucumber will make the water removal process easier and leaves you with the perfect sauce consistency.
How To Make Tzatziki Sauce
Pro Tip
Let the sauce chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving. This will give it some time to thicken up a bit and let the flavors hangout together.
How To Use Tzatziki Sauce
There are a variety of different uses for this homemade tzatziki, here are a few favorites:
- Gryos: love some simple Chicken Gyros! Or try some Gyro Smash Burger Tacos!
- Leg of Lamb: enjoy with a Grilled Leg of Lamb or Rack of Lamb at your next special occasion.
- Dip: our kids love to use it as a dip for fresh veggies or slices of pita bread!
- Other Greek-Inspired Recipes: you have to try some sauce with our famous Greek chicken meatballs or Lamb Burgers!
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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Greek-Inspired
Description
An easy, delicious homemade Tzatziki Sauce recipe that is perfect for your favorite gyro or Greek-Inspired recipes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup English cucumber, peeled, remove seeds and diced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2–3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoon fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prep Cucumber: Prepare cucumber by peeling, removing seeds, and dicing. Put the cucumber pieces in some paper towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
- Blend: Add the cucumbers and the rest of the ingredients to a food processor. Blend until it reaches a smooth consistency. Taste and adjust any seasoning, as-desired.
- Chill: Place in refrigerator so that the sauce can thicken, approx. 1 hour.
- Serve: Use in your favorite recipe – we love it on our Chicken Gyros!
Notes
- Cucumber: we recommend using English cucumbers because they are a little less watery. Be sure to peel the cucumbers or the sauce will end up green in color.
- Dairy-Free: checkout our dairy-free tzatziki sauce, if that is what you prefer!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 31
- Sugar: 1.3 g
- Sodium: 10.5 mg
- Fat: 1.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.9 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
Storage & Freezer
This homemade sauce can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. We do not recommend freezing it.
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