Easy Tzatziki Sauce

homemade tzatziki sauce with fresh dill sprinkled on top in a white bowl with a sprig of dill to the side of the dip bowl.

5 from 2 votes

Delicious homemade tzatziki sauce made with fat-free Greek yogurt (full-fat for Keto followers), mint, dill, lemon juice, and fresh garlic. Such a flavorful sauce that is awesome with pita chips, fresh veggies, grilled veggies, Chicken Gyros, and Souvlaki. low-carb

Course Salad

Cuisine Greek

Keyword Greek Sauce

Prep Time 10

draining yogurt and cucumbers of excess water 30

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 17kcal

Author Eileen xo

Ingredients

2 cups Greek non-fat yogurt Keto followers, use full-fat
1 large cucumber
¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt Kosher salt can be used
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
2 Tablespoons fresh dill, minced
1 Tablespoon fresh mint, minced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
salt and pepper, to taste

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

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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