Tzatziki Sauce
Prep Time: 8 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 18 minutes | Serves: 8
If you love Greek food, you probably love the Tzatziki Sauce that is commonly served alongside gyros, Greek fries, etc. Some recipes for the sauce use sour cream and/or mayonnaise. Other recipes use Greek yogurt, which is how I make my homemade Tzatziki Sauce. The flavors of cucumbers and fresh dill make this sauce crazy-good! The pop of red wine vinegar and lemon juice brings the flavors together that’s a must-try with my Greek Chicken Gyros.
Recipe updated 2.20.24
Tzatziki Sauce
This homemade version of the traditional accompaniment to Greek Gyros is fresh-tasting with Greek yogurt and fresh dill.
Equipment
- Colander
- Grater
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, mostly peeled and seeds removed and discarded
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, see Notes
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled, smashed, and minced, or grated on a zester
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Grate the cucumbers into a colander and set over a medium bowl. Allow the moisture from the cucumbers to drain off.
- Squeeze the cucumbers in layers of paper towels or clean dish towels to remove excess moisture.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
- Let the Tzatziki Sauce sit at room temperature for 10 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
- Stir again and taste for seasoning. Adjust to your preference.
Notes
I love the oils from Abingdon Olive Oil Company. I use my Lemon-infused oil from this company, but any excellent-quality oil will work.Â
Nutrition Facts
Tzatziki Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
63.38
% Daily Value*
Fat
3.3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1.26
g
8
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.33
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.65
g
Cholesterol
6.09
mg
2
%
Sodium
192.1
mg
8
%
Potassium
145.16
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
4.23
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
2.78
g
3
%
Protein
4.61
g
9
%
Vitamin C
3.24
mg
4
%
Calcium
57.01
mg
6
%
Iron
0.17
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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