Description
Greek tzatziki sauce combines cool yogurt, crisp cucumbers, and zesty herbs for a refreshing Mediterranean condiment. Creamy and tangy, this classic sauce elevates grilled meats, vegetables, and pita bread, inviting you to savor authentic Greek flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 large cucumber (unpeeled)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsps (15 ml) fresh dill, minced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsps (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ¾ tsp (4 g) salt
Instructions
- Grate Cucumber: Shred cucumber using a box grater or food processor into fine, delicate strands.
- Drain Moisture: Place grated cucumber in a cheesecloth or clean tea towel, squeeze firmly to remove excess liquid, creating a concentrated base for the sauce.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, blend drained cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, chopped dill, and kosher salt, whisking until perfectly integrated.
- Infuse Flavors: Cover the mixture and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and develop a rich, complex taste profile.
- Serve and Store: Stir the tzatziki before serving, transfer to a dish, and pair with warm pita, fresh vegetables, or grilled meats. Refrigerate remaining sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Drain Cucumber Thoroughly: Squeeze out excess moisture completely to prevent watery sauce and maintain a rich, creamy texture.
- Chill for Flavor Depth: Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to allow ingredients to meld and enhance overall taste complexity.
- Choose Fresh Ingredients: Select crisp cucumber, high-quality Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs for the most authentic and vibrant tzatziki experience.
- Serve Chilled and Fresh: Consume within 5 days for optimal flavor and texture, keeping refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg