Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Cool, creamy, and full of fresh flavor, this Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill. Perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
½ large cucumber, unpeeled and grated
1½ cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
Instructions
Grate the cucumber using a box grater.
Place the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve and allow it to drain in the refrigerator overnight. If short on time, gently press the cucumber with a spoon or spatula to remove as much liquid as possible.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, white vinegar, and salt.
Cover and refrigerate the yogurt mixture overnight to allow the flavors to develop. For a quicker version, proceed immediately to the next step.
Add the drained cucumber and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture.
Stir until fully combined.
Serve chilled with pita bread, fresh vegetables, grilled meats, gyros, or sandwiches.
Notes
Properly draining the cucumber prevents the tzatziki from becoming watery.
Full-fat Greek yogurt provides the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
Fresh dill is recommended, but dried dill can be substituted if needed.
The flavor improves after several hours of chilling.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Find it online: http://elladishes.com/greek-tzatziki-sauce-recipe/
