Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is a refreshing Greek dip made with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic, perfect for serving with pita or veggies.
Equipment
- box grater
- mixing bowl
- cheese cloth
Ingredients
Cucumber
- ¾ piece English cucumber, partially peeled (striped)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Garlic and Seasonings
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled, finely grated or minced Start with 1 to 2 cloves for less intensity
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Early Harvest Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Yogurt and Herbs
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 handful chopped fresh dill or mint (optional)
Serving Suggestions
- warm pita bread for serving
- sliced vegetables for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Use a box grater to grate the cucumbers or use a food processor to finely chop. Toss with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, then squeeze dry using cheese cloth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix to combine.
- Add the grated cucumber to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in yogurt, a pinch of white or black pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Stir to combine well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to a couple hours before serving to thicken and meld flavors.
- Before serving, stir the tzatziki sauce, drizzle with more olive oil if desired, and serve with your choice of veggies or pita.
Notes
This recipe makes a generous 2 cups of sauce (or up to 32 tablespoons). Store in the fridge in a tightly-covered container and use within 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 16.3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1.5gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0.8mgSodium: 78.7mgPotassium: 11.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 15.6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 18.4mgIron: 0.1mg
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