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Easy Tzatziki Sauce

Published: Jun 7, 2022 · Modified: Apr 2, 2024 by Caitlin Charlton · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. · Leave a Comment

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This easy Tzatziki Sauce is a simple homemade dip that adds Greek flavors to any dish! With just cucumber, greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice, you'll have a quick and delicious sauce that pairs great with proteins, veggies, or pita!

A hand dipping pita into a bowl of easy homemade tzatziki sauce surrounded by pita and vegetables.
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  • Key Ingredients
  • How to make homemade Tzatziki sauce
  • Tips for preparing the cucumber for Tzatziki
  • Prep ahead tips
  • What to serve with tzatziki
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Key Ingredients

  • Greek yogurt: I love the richness of full-fat yogurt, but you can also use non-fat Greek yogurt. Just make sure that it is non-flavored yogurt!
  • Lemon: fresh lemon juice adds a brightness to this tzatziki sauce!
  • Cucumber: Use a grated to grate your cucumber. I like to mix the juices of the cucumber for added cucumber flavor.
  • Garlic: Use the same grater you used for the cucumber to grate the garlic. I prefer grating the garlic over mincing so that there are no big pieces of garlic.

How to make homemade Tzatziki sauce

Greek yogurt and grated cucumber in a glass bowl.

1. In a medium bowl, add in the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Tzatziki sauce being mixed together by a spatula in a glass bowl.

2. Stir together the ingredients and serve!

Tips for preparing the cucumber for Tzatziki

I love grating the cucumber for this sauce. Grating the cucumber will leave both fine cucumber pieces and juice to flavor the yogurt. I also include the cucumber juice for added cucumber flavor.

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Prep ahead tips

Tzaziki sauce can be made up to 4 days ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving it again.

What to serve with tzatziki

Here are a few of my favorite dishes to serve with tzatziki:

  • Easy marinated grilled chicken (pair with pita and veggies for chicken gyros!)
  • Salmon Quinoa Bowls
  • Chicken and Feta Burgers
  • Pita chips and sliced vegetables, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots.

If you make this easy homemade tzatziki sauce recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below!

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A hand dipping pita into a bowl of easy homemade tzatziki sauce surrounded by pita and vegetables.

Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Recipe for easy homemade tzaztiki sauce that is the perfect summer sauce. Serve it with your favorite protein or as an appetizer with pita and veggies.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Caitlin Charlton

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt preferably full-fat
  • ½ cup grated cucumber about ½ an English cucumber
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice about ½ a lemon
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine grated cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Adjust salt and pepper for seasoning. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Notes

Tzaziki sauce can be made up to 4 days ahead and kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving it again.

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