What is Tzatziki?
Authentic tzatziki dip is a chilled dip made with grated and drained cucumbers, creamy greek yogurt, fresh dill, a little bit of garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Once you try this recipe, you’ll never want to waste your money on store-bought tzatziki ever again! It’s so simple to make, tastes much better than the store-bought stuff, and will save you money. I also have a Middle Eastern version of Tzatziki, it’s called Khyar bi Laban, be sure to check it out! It’s delicious. Often served on Gyros, Grilled Chicken, Halloumi, Souvlaki, and even with Middle Eastern dishes such as Beef Kafta, or Shish Tawook. Sometimes I like to quickly whip up tzatziki and enjoy it with Yogurt Flatbreads for lunch. It’s delicious!
The Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Yogurt: You can either use plain natural yogurt or Greek yogurt, both will work here. But Greek yogurt is creamier and richer so I always go with that. I recommend going for full-fat yogurt, you can also use low-fat if you prefer but the dip won’t be as rich and creamy.Cucumber: Peel and grate an English cucumber or a regular cucumber. Avoid cucumbers that are too watery or full of seeds.Garlic: One small clove of garlic is all you need to make tzatziki sauce.Lemon Juice: Bright lemon juice will add freshness to your sauce.Herbs: I like to add fresh chopped dill to my tzatziki, but you can also use fresh or dried mint leaves.Salt & Pepper: To season the dip.
How to Make tzatziki Sauce
Recipe Tips
For a Creamier Tzatziki sauce, make sure that the cucumber is well-drained. Peel and grate the cucumber using a box grater, then use a cheesecloth to drain the cucumber.The longer the garlic stays in the sauce, the sharper it will become. So if you don’t want the sauce to be too garlicky (or worried that it can overwhelm the flavor), add the garlic right before serving.For a vegan version of the dip, check out this Vegan Tzatziki Recipe.To store the dip, cover with plastic wrap and keep chilled in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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