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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

This easy one-bowl tzatziki sauce is made with Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cucumbers, and dill. It's so refreshing!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt plain, full-fat
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper black is OK but will be visible on the white sauce
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced, fresh
  • 1 large cucumber peeled, coarsely grated
  • ¼ cup dill chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, and white pepper.
  2. Mix in the garlic, cucumber, and dill.
  3. Cover and chill for one hour to allow the flavors to meld and develop. Mix the sauce one more time before serving.

Notes

  • To make a chilled soup, add as much water as needed to slightly thin out the sauce, starting with ¼ cup. Don't add too much water - you want the soup to be thick and creamy.
  • Plain whole milk yogurt is best. I don't recommend using a reduced-fat yogurt in this recipe, and certainly not nonfat yogurt.
  • This is one recipe where I insist on using the best, highest-quality, extra-virgin olive oil. It's delicious, and it will make a big difference.
  • English cucumber works best in this recipe because it's seedless and has a lower water content. However, a regular cucumber is fine if that's what you have on hand.
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Remix the sauce before serving. I don't recommend freezing this sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cup Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 320mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cup
Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 320mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

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