Description
🥒 Creamy, refreshing, and packed with Mediterranean flavors, this homemade Tzatziki sauce is the perfect healthy dip for any occasion! 🌿✨
🧄 Made in just minutes with simple, fresh ingredients, it’s a delicious way to add a burst of flavor to grilled meats, veggies, or warm pita bread! 🍋🥖
Ingredients
Greek yogurt
Grated cucumber
Olive oil
Fresh dill or mint
Garlic
Lemon juice
Salt
Instructions
1. Wash and grate the cucumber.
2. Sprinkle salt over the grated cucumber and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. Squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumber using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine full-fat Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
5. Add fresh herbs like dill or mint according to your preference.
6. Season with salt to taste and mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
7. Optionally, add a pinch of sugar to balance flavors if desired.
8. Let the tzatziki rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
9. Serve chilled as a dip, sauce, or spread with pita bread, grilled meats, or vegetables.
10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
Notes
Drain the grated cucumber thoroughly to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a rich and creamy texture.
Let the tzatziki chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek