5.0 from 135 votes
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Creamy and light, yet full of flavor, this tzatziki sauce recipe is easy to make in just five minutes and makes a delicious dip or topping for chicken gyros, pita sandwiches, salads, and more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 71 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1/2 English cucumber peeled and finely grated, see note
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt see note
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh baby dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Greek yogurt: For the best, most flavorful tzatziki, I recommend using full-fat plain Greek yogurt. I have used reduced fat and non-fat with good results, but my favorite is definitely the full-fat option for best flavor!
- Cucumber: squeeze the grated cucumber, wrapped in paper towels or in your hands, over the sink to get rid of excess liquid before adding to the tzatziki sauce mixture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
401mg
(17%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
54IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.