Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (Cucumber Sauce)
Learn how to make tzatziki sauce with this creamy tzatziki sauce recipe! Made with cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon, and herbs - it's perfectly refreshing.
Servings: 6
Calories: 36kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup cucumber finely grated
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt full-fat
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice preferably fresh
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
Optional
- 1 pinch Aleppo pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 pinch dried dill for sprinkling
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber with a box grater.
- Place the grated cucumber in a strainer and let it sit for about 20 minutes, then press out the water or lay it on a towel and gently squeeze out some of the excess water.1 cup cucumber
- In a bowl, combine the cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, half of the olive oil, grated garlic, salt, and dried dill.1 cup thick Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 garlic clove, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Top with extra dill, fresh mint, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of Aleppo pepper if desired.1 pinch Aleppo pepper, 1 tablespoon fresh mint, 1 pinch dried dill
Notes
Garlic Tip
Be sure to grate the garlic - do not mince it. If you don't have a grater or zester, you can mince it, then smash it with the side of your knife, repeating, until it makes a paste. You can also add a little salt to help grind up the garlic. (You can also use a molcajete to do this!) This will make the garlic less pungent and it will mix into the yogurt a little better.How to Store It
Store leftover tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Drain the liquid that pools on the top before serving. I do not recommend freezing tzatziki as frozen cucumber turns to mush once defrosted.Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.3mg
