Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce): An Easy, Reliable Recipe
Make tzatziki sauce recipe greek cucumber sauce with clear ingredients, practical steps, serving ideas, storage guidance, and dependable tips for a satisfying result.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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!