Tzatziki Sauce

5 from 52 votes

Make this Tzatziki Sauce Recipe in only 5 mins and 6 basic ingredients. This creamy Greek yogurt sauce is easy to make and perfect with gyros, kebabs & pita.

Course Sauces

Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 123kcal

Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

2 Persian cucumbers
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
1 garlic clove minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice plus 1 tablespoon zest
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
Pinch salt

Instructions

Peel the cucumber and grate with the larger blades of a cheese grater. Drain any liquid from the cucumber and transfer to a medium size mixing bowl
Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil and stir to combine until creamy. Fold in the chopped dill and season with salt.
Serve with pita, vegetables or on top of gyros or kebabs.

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Notes

Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. The sauce will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge.

Make Ahead Tips: You can make the tzatziki sauce up to a day in advance and double or triple the recipe to have it on hand to use it for a few days.

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