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June 2, 2021 3 Comments

Greek Tzatziki Sauce

blue polka dot bowl full of greek tzatziki sauce with a sprig of fresh dill on top and a yellow cloth Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, cucumbers, and dill come together to make a creamy delicious sauce to compliment all your favorite Greek or Mediterranean foods. This Greek Tzatziki Sauce also works great as a fun dip with pita chips or as a topping on a yummy Greek Bowl.

You will love using this Greek Tzatziki Sauce alongside chicken kabobs, lemon and herb chicken, or a greek salad. I love that the Greek yogurt packs it full of protein, making it a great healthy option. 

A dark blue Polish pottery bowl with a peacock pattern filled with tzatziki sauce. Held above the bowl is a spoonful of the sauce and a golden kitchen towel is wrapped around the left side of the bowl around to the top.There are a lot of different ways to prepare a Greek Tzatziki Sauce. Some recipes call for mint, while some call for dill. I personally use dill more often, but mint is a great option, and honestly, it’s pretty great if you use a little bit of each. I have a hard time finding mint leaves over here in Germany, so we’ve been sticking to dill. Be sure to scroll down to the tips section before jumping to the recipe. 

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Step by step pictures of how to make Greek Tzatziki Sauce

6-photo picture collage of step-by-step photos on how to make Greek Tzatziki Sauce.A dark blue bowl with white polka dots filled with Greek Tzatziki Sauce with a sprig of dill on top of the sauce in the middle. Underneath the bowl is a yellow cloth kitchen towel.Tips for making homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce
  • Slice the cucumber in half and scoop the seeds out with a spoon.
  • Dice cucumber into tiny pieces. (Pea-sized or smaller.)
  • If you prefer, you can use a grater and grate the cucumber. Use the large grate option on your grater. 
  • If using regular cucumbers, peel them before seeding and chopping.
  • Fresh herbs are a must. Whether you use dill, or mint, or a mix of both, make sure the herbs are fresh.
  • Remember, all the flavors in this sauce can be customized to your taste. If you want more garlic, add it. If you want more dill, add it. However, before adding more of anything, I suggest letting it refrigerate for an hour or so. The flavors need a little time to marinate, and it will help you know what the sauce’s true flavor will be. 
  • The sauce can stay good in the fridge for 7-9 days.

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Greek Tzatziki Sauce
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Total time
15 mins
 
Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, cucumbers, and dill come together to make a creamy, delicious sauce to compliment all your favorite Greek or Mediterranean foods.
Author: Maria
Recipe type: Condiment
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 3-4 cups
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large English cucumber, halved, seeded, and chopped into tiny pieces (about 2 cups)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2½ tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  2. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
  3. Tzatziki Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 7-9 days.
  4. Enjoy!
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  1. Sara

    July 19, 2021 at 4:43 pm

    I cannot get enough of this!! I could eat it everyday on my salads. #julygiveaway

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  2. AnnS

    May 12, 2022 at 11:07 pm

    I love this Tzatziki sauce! Some Tzatziki sauces aren’t that flavorful, but this one is full of flavor.

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    • Maria

      May 16, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Awesome! So glad you like it!

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