Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Fresh, creamy, and tangy yogurt-based dip—perfect with grilled meats, wraps, or as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1-2 garlic cloves (finely crushed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
Prepare cucumber:
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water using a cloth or paper towel.
Mix ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Blend flavors:
- Mix everything well until smooth and creamy.
Chill:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Serve:
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle some dill before serving.
Cooking:
- No cooking required—serve chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
Pro Tips:
✔ Always remove excess cucumber water
✔ Use full-fat yogurt for best texture
✔ Chill before serving for better flavor
✔ Adjust garlic as per taste
✔ Store in airtight container up to 3 days
✔ Use full-fat yogurt for best texture
✔ Chill before serving for better flavor
✔ Adjust garlic as per taste
✔ Store in airtight container up to 3 days
