Yield: 6 servings
Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Sauce)
⭐️Test Kitchen Approved!⭐️This authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious cucumber and yogurt sauce that tastes amazing on almost anything. It's so easy to make using just a few simple ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, unpeeled
- 2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
- ¾ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Using a box grater or food processor, grate the whole cucumber and use cheesecloth (or a tea towel) to squeeze out the extra liquid in the shredded cucumber. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can to keep your sauce thick and creamy!
- Combine the shredded and drained cucumber, yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and salt together in a large bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 2 hours. Serve chilled with pita bread, vegetables, grilled meats or gyros. You can enjoy this tzatziki sauce immediately, but it tastes best when you have allowed time for the flavors to meld together!
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Notes
Storing: Store your prepared tzatziki dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You may notice a little separation after a day or two in the refrigerator. If you do, give the sauce a good stir and it should even itself out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 292mg, Sugar: 4g