Description
This Best Homemade Tzatziki Sauce is a fresh, vibrant, and incredibly simple to prepare family favorite. It’s a versatile, healthy, and refreshing Greek-inspired dip or condiment, perfect for elevating any meal and made with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
- English Cucumber, 1 large
- Plain Greek Yogurt (full-fat), 2 cups
- Fresh Garlic, 2-3 cloves (minced)
- Fresh Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
- Fresh Dill (chopped), 2 tbsp
- Salt, ½ tsp (or to taste)
- Black Pepper, ¼ tsp (or to taste)
Instructions
1. First, grate your cucumber using the large holes of a box grater.
2. Next, place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This step is crucial for preventing a watery tzatziki sauce.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
4. Stir everything together until well combined.
5. Finally, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
6. For the Best Homemade Tzatziki Sauce, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Dip, Condiment
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Homemade tzatziki, tzatziki sauce, Greek yogurt dip, cucumber dip, fresh dill, Greek sauce, healthy dip, easy recipe, no-cook sauce, Mediterranean