Description
Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh Mediterranean flavor, this Easy Authentic Tzatziki Sauce is one of my favorite easy recipe staples to keep in the fridge. Made with thick Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, and olive oil, it comes together fast and adds bright flavor to everything from a quick lunch wrap to an easy dinner platter. It is perfect for healthy snack boards, appetizer spreads, lunch ideas, dinner ideas, and simple food ideas when I want something fresh, homemade, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups Greek yogurt
1 medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Grate the cucumber using a box grater.
2. Place the grated cucumber in a clean towel or paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
3. In a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil.
4. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
5. Add the salt and black pepper, then mix again.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
Do not skip squeezing the cucumber dry, or the sauce can turn watery and lose that thick, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: easy tzatziki sauce, authentic tzatziki, Greek yogurt sauce, cucumber yogurt sauce, Mediterranean dip, easy appetizer, healthy snack, dinner ideas, lunch ideas, easy recipe, food ideas