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Joe Rooney

Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe Fresh and Irresistibly Delicious

This easy Tzatziki Sauce is a creamy, refreshing Greek dip made with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic. Perfect for serving with pita bread or fresh veggies, it features optional fresh dill or mint for extra flavor. It's quick to prepare and best chilled before serving, making it a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 16.3
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 English cucumber, partially peeled (striped)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves, peeled, finely grated or minced (you start with 1 to 2 garlic cloves if you don't want it to be too strong)
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • Handful of chopped fresh dill or mint (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • Warm pita bread for serving
  • Sliced vegetables for serving

Method
 

  1. Grate the cucumber using a box grater or finely chop it in a small food processor. Toss the grated cucumber with half of the kosher salt, then place it into a cheesecloth or double-layered napkin and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic with the remaining kosher salt, white vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, stirring gently to blend the flavors.
  3. Add the drained cucumber to the garlic mixture and mix in the Greek yogurt, a pinch of ground white pepper, and fresh herbs if you choose to use them. Stir everything thoroughly to create a smooth consistency.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the sauce to thicken and the flavors to develop.
  5. Before serving, give the sauce a good stir to refresh it, then transfer to a serving bowl. Optionally, drizzle additional olive oil on top and serve with warm pita bread and sliced vegetables.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 2 cups of tzatziki, with a serving size considered as 1 tablespoon. For a milder garlic flavor, start with fewer cloves and add more to taste. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed glass container in the refrigerator and use within 4 days. Adapted from Yogurt Culture with portion size adjusted for smaller families.