Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

This Homemade Tzatziki Sauce is so easy to put together! Made with thick greek yogurt, bright lemon, refreshing cucumber and herbaceous dill. Perfect for dipping, on gyros or as an easy snack!

The first time I had Tzatziki was years and years ago and I’ve never looked back. I simply love it, it’s so refreshing and easy to make! Say goodbye to overpriced store bought versions and hello to your new favorite recipe!

Easy Tzatziki

• Incredibly Easy To Make
• Simple Ingredient List
• Versatile & Delicious
• Healthier Than Most Dips/Sauces

Tzatziki is creamy, flavorful and very simple to make. It’s one of the only sauces I know of that uses cucumbers, which is what makes it really refreshing. Loaded with fresh herbs, garlic, bright lemon, and simple spices, you’re going to want to put this tzatziki on EVERYTHING!

Ingredient Notes

• Cucumber – I used an English cucumber, peeled and grated. An English cucumber is a cucumber that is generally sweeter than regular cucumber and it’s longer and sometimes thinner. Feel free to chop or blend your cucumber for different textures. I prefer grating because I find it creates the perfect consistency.
• Greek Yogurt – You can use regular plain yogurt, but I recommend using Greek yogurt, since it’s a bit thicker and I find that it tastes a lot better too!
• Spices – Cayenne pepper (optional), sea salt, & pepper.
• Garlic – Fresh is best! I usually use 2 small cloves for this recipe, but if you don’t like a strong garlic flavor, use less.
• Lemon Juice – I always prefer freshly squeezed, use what you have on hand.
• Dill – Fresh, chopped. Some people prefer to use mint, but I am dill’s #1 fan!

How To Make Tzatziki Sauce

1. Prepare the cucumber: Use a grater to grate the cucumber in a small bowl. Add 1/4 tsp of salt to it and mix, then let it sit for about 10 to 15 minutes. This will help draw out the water from the cucumber, so that we don’t end up with a watery tzatziki sauce. I usually place it in a bowl over paper towels or cheese cloth, then squeeze the liquid out of it, this way you don’t end up with a watery tzatziki.
2. Mix everything together: In a medium size bowl, combine the yogurt with the cayenne pepper, minced garlic, lemon juice, dill, salt, pepper and cucumber. Stir everything well and adjust with salt and pepper as necessary.
3. Chill then serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

Tips

1. You can use regular plain yogurt, but I recommend using Greek yogurt, since it’s a bit thicker and I find that it tastes a lot better too!
2. A lot of people will tell you that they prefer mint over dill, and although I love mint, I really prefer dill in this sauce. Of course, if you want you can use mint instead, or why not use both!
3. I also threw in a bit of cayenne pepper just so the sauce has a bit of kick but feel free to skip that.
4. I like the thicker texture, and to be able to taste the cucumber! That’s why I choose to grate mine. If you want more of a smooth, less chunky, blended sauce – you can toss all of your ingredients into the food processor.

Storing Leftovers

Tzatziki sauce is best served when it’s prepared. However if you have some leftover sauce, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it. It will last in the fridge about 2 days.

More Great Recipes To Try

• Lamb Souvlaki Pizza with Tzatziki Sauce
• Easy Hummus
• Falafel
• Greek Lamb Burgers
• Chicken Gyros
• Beef Brisket Gyros