Easy Tzatziki Sauce

homemade tzatziki sauce in a glass jar on dark countertop with a spoon in it.

This creamy Tzatziki Sauce combines cucumbers, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs. It’s the perfect addition to serve as a dip with pita bread and fresh vegetables, on a sandwich, and many more dishes!

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: easy, healthy

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 73kcal

Ingredients

½ cup cucumber grated
1 cup greek yogurt whole milk preferred
2 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tbsp olive oil extra virgin
½ tsp salt

Instructions

Grate the cucumber using a cheese grater. Wrap the grated cucumber in a paper towel and squeeze out as much water as possible.
In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

This tzatziki sauce can be enjoyed in a variety of different ways. Use this delicious sauce as a gyro sauce, a spread on sandwiches, or in these Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowls. Additionally, it goes great with falafel, grain salads, or as a dip for raw veggies and pita chips.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.

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