My Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is super easy to make and a delicious Greek Gyros sauce or as a dip for veggies. This easy recipe is ready in no time and always a hit! Made with Greek yogurt and a few other ingredients and a beautiful dip is ready to enjoy! Learn how to make Greek Tzatziki Sauce that is healthier and so easy to make today!
I am a huge fan of Greek food and I have yet to share any of my favorites with you all! That changes today! My Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is super flavorful and easy to prepare. I love it with Chicken Gyros, recipe coming later this month! Holy deliciousness!
I love Homemade Tzatziki Sauce because it is low-calorie, gluten-free and so easy to make and just a few ingredients. For those on keto use full-fat yogurt. Being homemade, you control the ingredients and as always, we can pronounce all the ingredients. No dextro -sucro - what in the world is that kind of ingredients.
What is in Tzatziki Sauce Recipe?
Tzatziki Sauce is made with Greek yogurt that is packed with protein. Protein is great for your skin, helps your bones stay strong and its an immune booster. I use fat-free yogurt. If you are on a Keto Diet, use full-fat yogurt.
What other foods pair Greek Tzatziki Sauce?
Tzatziki Sauce is awesome with and veggies or chips. I love it with Gyros and Souvlaki. They go great with any grilled meats. I love it with Grilled Citrus Chicken Kabobs
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How to Make Tzatziki Sauce Recipe:
- It is very important to drain the yogurt to make the excess water drains before adding the other ingredients. Use a piece of cheesecloth and let the yogurt drain in a colander for about 1 hour.
- Squeeze the excess water out of the cucumbers before using in the recipe. Place the cucumbers on a piece of cheesecloth and squeeze the cucumbers to drain the water.
- In a bowl, combine well the Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, vinegar, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper.
It's best to let the flavors combine in the fridge for a few hours. Serve with warm pita bread, gyros, souvlaki, grilled meats, and veggies.
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Easy Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place a colander with a large piece of cheesecloth in the colander. Add the greek yogurt and let the excess water drain through the cheesecloth into the bowl. Let sit at least 30 minutes. If you have more time, another 30 minutes.
- Peel the cucumber and using a box grater, shred the cucumber and sprinkle with the ¼ teaspoon of Himalayan salt(or regular salt). Place the shredded cucumber in another piece of cheesecloth. Wring the cucumber over the sink to drain off any excess water from the cucumber. Set aside.
- Once the yogurt has drained, remove from the cheesecloth and colander. Discard drained liquid. Place yogurt into a medium bowl. Add in the drained shredded cucumber, lemon juice, fresh dill, fresh mint, garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Test for flavor. Reseason if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Tzatziki Sauce is best wrapped well in the fridge and can last about 4-5 days well covered in the fridge. Serve with Chicken Gyros, Souvlaki, Greek Salads, pita bread, pita chips, grilled veggies, and fresh veggies
Nutrition
Notes
- I prefer using Himalayan salt, any salt can be used.
- Fage Greek yogurt was used in this recipe. Any Greek yogurt is fine. I have used plain yogurt but prefer using Greek yogurt for flavor in this Tzatziki Sauce.
- Many ask is it necessary to drain the Greek yogurt and cucumber. I prefer a thicker dip and I do not enjoy watery dips so for me, yes it is necessary for the best flavor to drain the yogurt and cucumber to have the best Greek Tzatziki Sauce.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
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Karen
I made your Chicken Gyros and this Tzatziki Sauce for my boyfriend/ He loved it and so did I. We are making this for our friends for the Superbowl. We are making everything on Saturday and it is so easy. Thanks for the tasty recipe!
Eileen xo
You made my day, Karen! I also like making these for a crowd! They are easy to make ahead!
Kaitlynn
This looks delicious! How long does it keep? I'd be the only one to eat it once a day as my veggie snack dip.
Eileen xo
Hi Kaitlynn, I am so happy you enjoy the Tzatziki Sauce. Besides tasting great, this Tzatziki Sauce keeps really well in the fridge for about 5 days. I keep it in a plastic storage container with a top, well sealed. Enjoy and have a great weekend. I hope you enjoy Tzatziki with your veggies, delicious!
Terri
Made your Tzatziki Sauce last night and it was awesome. I had grilled veggies and chicken with Mediterranean seasoning and so delicious. Today having the rest with the leftover grilled veggies.
Eileen xo
You made my day Terri! Glad you are enjoying the Tzatziki Sauce!