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    Home » Recipes » Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

    Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

    Published: Jun 9, 2021 Modified: Sep 26, 2021 by GG

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    Bursting with the fresh flavors of cucumber, garlic, lemon and dill, our Tzatziki Sauce recipe is delicious on chicken, beef, vegetables and even served as a dip or salad dressing.

    bowl of Tzatziki Sauce with cucumber slices and napkin
    Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

    Tzatziki Sauce

    Tzatziki Sauce is an easy recipe for the classic Greek cucumber sauce.

    Refreshing and creamy, our easy tzatziki sauce will be a hit when served on grilled chicken, beef or seafood. Dollop on cooked vegetables or toss with lettuce to add a bright flavor to any side dish.

    Serve as a tzatziki dip with your favorite vegetable dippers, crackers and/or pita chips for a delicious party dip.

    The fresh flavor of cucumber combines with citrus lemon, flavorful garlic and the warm buttery grassy herb notes of dill. Stir all of that deliciousness into plain Greek yogurt and plan to wake up your tastebuds today!

    A homemade tzatziki is so easy to make and uses fresh summer ingredients that are readily available at the farmers market and in your grocery store’s produce section.

    Trust me when I tell you that these flavors combined will literally wake up your tastebuds!

    I love topping homemade turkey burgers with this sauce too!

    Our chicken gyro recipe is a classic way to use this tasty cucumber sauce.

    The uses are endless for this versatile tzatziki recipe.

    How to make tzatziki sauce

    step by step how to make tzatziki sauce
    Combine ingredients; stir until blended; serve!

    Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below

    1. Combine yogurt, cucumber, red onion, dill, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt and pepper.
    2. Stir until blended.
    Tzatziki sauce served ias salad dressing n glass with spout
    Serve as a homemade salad dressing!

    Tzatziki Sauce FAQ's

    How do you make tzatziki sauce from scratch?

    To make tzatziki sauce from scratch simply combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, red onion, dill, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt and pepper and stir until blended.

    How do you store tzatziki sauce?

    Tzatziki sauce should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

    How long will homemade tzatziki last?

    This homemade sauce will stay fresh for about 4 days in the refrigerator.

    What can I put tzatziki sauce on?

    Tzatziki sauce is delicious on chicken, beef, pork and even seafood.
    It is commonly served with grilled meats
    A popular way to serve this sauce is on a gyro as a gryo sauce.

    What does tzatziki sauce taste like?

    This Greek cucumber sauce is creamy with a slight tartness from the yogurt. A fresh cucumber flavor with garlic, lemon and herb notes fill this sauce with refreshing flavor.

    dipping a pita chip in tzatziki sauce

    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

    • For a smoother sauce, grate the cucumber instead of finely mincing it
    • Add chopped fresh mint for extra herb flavor
    • Add a bit of olive oil and use as a tzatziki salad dressing
    • Reduce garlic to one clove, if desired

    Substitutions

    • Substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt
    • Use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic
    ingredients to make tzatziki sauce

    Ingredients for cucumber sauce

    • Cucumber – gives a fresh flavor to the sauce
    • Red onion – adds a sweet mild onion taste
    • Garlic – delicious savory note
    • Greek yogurt – the creamy base, with slight tart notes, for this cucumber sauce
    • Lemon juice – adds citrus flavor
    • Fresh dill – sweet grassy herb
    • Kosher salt
    • Pepper

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    Tzatziki Sauce

    Bursting with the fresh flavors of cucumber, garlic, lemon and dill, our Tzatziki Sauce recipe is delicious on chicken, beef, vegetables and even served as a dip or salad dressing.
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine Greek
    Keyword cucumber sauce, Greek dip, homemade tzatziki sauce
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 10
    Calories 20kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
    • 2 Tbs. finely chopped red onion
    • 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
    • 2 small cloves garlic , minced
    • 2 tsp. lemon juice
    • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper

    Instructions

    • Combine yogurt, cucumber, red onion, dill, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt and pepper.
    • Stir until blended.
    • Refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Serve with your favorite vegetable dippers, tossed with lettuce, on a sandwich or over grilled chicken, beef or seafood.

    Notes

    Recipe makes 1 ¼ cups sauce
    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
    • For a smoother sauce, grate the cucumber instead of finely mincing it
    • Add chopped fresh mint for extra herb flavor
    • Add a bit of olive oil and use as a tzatziki salad dressing
    • Reduce garlic to one clove, if desired
     
    Substitutions
    • Substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt
    • Use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic

    Nutrition

    Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

    First Published: June 9, 2021... Last Updated: September 26, 2021 for better readability and user experience

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    Gwynn Galvin, known to many as GG, is the creative and talented chef and nutritionist behind Swirls of Flavor. Gwynn is an award-winning culinary professional with over twenty five years of recipe development, food styling, test kitchen management and culinary innovation experience. Gwynn's passion is gathering people around the table with her simple real food recipes to savor the moments together.

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