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Homemade Tzatziki

This easy homemade tzatziki is made with plain Greek yogurt and garden-fresh cucumbers, and is a delicious dip or sauce.Make at least 2 hours before serving.Makes approximately 2 cups of sauce.  Makes 32 conservative 1 TB servings, or about 6-8 larger servings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Resting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 32 people
Calories: 9 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber (medium-size)
  • 2 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Olive oil (optional)
  • 2 sprigs fresh dill, roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Peel the cucumber, and scoop the seeds out with a spoon.Tip: The seeds and skin can add a bitter flavor to the sauce.  Make sure not to skip this step!
  2. Add the cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to a blender or food processor.  Blend until creamy.  (The sauce will be very runny at this point.)No Blender / Food Processor Alternative: Finely dice or grate the cucumber and garlic, and stir the ingredients together with a spoon.
  3. Strain the sauce for at least 2 hours by pouring it into an ultra fine mesh sieve or a mesh sieve lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth.  Place the sauce in the fridge while it strains.
  4. Just before serving, drizzle the sauce with olive oil (optional), and garnish with fresh dill.
  5. Leftovers / Make Ahead: This sauce is best the first day, but can be refrigerated and used for 2-3 days.

Notes

  • How to Skip Straining: 
  • You should still allow the sauce to rest for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Serving Ideas:
  • Nutrition information does not include optional olive oil.
  • Use store-bought yogurt (it has added thickeners)
  • Use grated or diced cucumber instead of blended.  Wrap the cucumber in a towel, and wring out any excess water.  
  • You should still allow the sauce to rest for 2 hours in the fridge.
  • Veggie Dip
  • Chip Dip
  • Add to a gyro (Greek classic)
  • Add to a veggie burger

Nutrition Information

Calories 9kcal (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 41mg (2%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 16mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 9

% Daily Value*

Calories 9kcal 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.