Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 English cucumber, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

A cool, creamy Greek yogurt sauce loaded with cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill. Perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce for grilled meats and vegetables.

15 minEasyServes 845 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1

Place 1 grated English cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
3

Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and stir until well combined.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice or salt as needed.
5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Questions

Can I make Tzatziki Sauce dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Tzatziki Sauce ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

Can I halve or double Tzatziki Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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