Best Authentic Tzatziki Sauce Recipe | Easy Cucumber Greek Yogurt Dip! (2024)

Why I Love This Tzatziki Recipe

I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t like tzatziki sauce. It’s just one of those things that’s universally loved! Even my pickiest eater doesn’t turn her nose up to this creamy, tangy, refreshing condiment. Honestly, even the store-bought versions aren’t half bad at all. But with that being said… this easy tzatziki sauce recipe is worth drooling over. It takes minutes to toss together and it usually disappears even quicker than that. Here’s why you won’t mind making a double batch:

• Super creamy. Made with full-fat Greek yogurt, this tzatziki sauce is so creamy and refreshing!
• Tangy and citrusy. Homemade tzatziki is full of tangy and zesty flavor due to the fresh lemon juice and dill.
• Quick and easy. You can make this Greek yogurt dip in just 10 minutes! It’s so easy to mix together on short notice.
• Perfect for parties. This tzatziki recipe is a huge crowd-pleaser! You can serve it with pita bread, veggies, crackers, and more.

What Is Tzatziki Sauce?

Tzatziki sauce is a creamy yogurt sauce from Greece. Traditionally it’s made with goat’s milk or sheep’s milk, but in the US, Greek yogurt is the go-to substitute.

For this recipe, Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh lemon juice, dill, and garlic come together to make a thick sauce that pairs perfectly with just about anything. It’s served chilled, so it’s kept refrigerated until it is time to use it.

Key Ingredients

Below you will find helpful notes for key ingredients used to make this recipe for homemade tzatziki sauce.Scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and exact amounts!

• Cucumber – There’s no need to peel the cucumber since it will be grated before it is added to the sauce. Be sure to drain it well.
• Full-Fat Greek Yogurt – You can also use low fat, but I find that full fat yogurt adds more body to the dip.
• Garlic cloves – Mince them finely. If you’d like to use store-bought minced garlic that will also work, but the flavor is not as pronounced.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Or use another high-quality olive oil that will add bold flavor.
• Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice is best in order to achieve the strongest, tangiest flavor.
• Dill – Fresh dill and dried dill both work.
• Salt – I recommend using Kosher salt.

How to Make Tzatziki Sauce

Ready to make some creamy, tangy homemade tzatziki? Below is a quick recipe overview, but pleasescroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions and to watch the step-by-step video.

Chef’s Tips & Variations

• Drain your grated cucumbers. The most important part of making tzatziki is that your cucumber is well-drained. If it isn’t, your sauce will be too watery.
• Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream. Full-fat sour cream can be swapped for full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer tzatziki dip, if you like.
• Make the sauce ahead. The more time the flavors have to mingle, the better the sauce tastes! Making this tzatziki recipe ahead and letting it sit overnight in the fridge is a great idea.

How to Use Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki is traditionally served as a spread with gyros, or as a dipping sauce for pita bread or kabobs. Here are some other ways that you can use tzatziki sauce:

• As a vegetable dip. Serve it with toasted pita chips, raw veggies, cheese, and/or crackers.
• In sandwiches. Instead of mayo (or in addition to it!), spread tzatziki sauce in your favorite sandwiches. Or, use it inside a falafel sandwich made with homemade pita bread.
• Drizzled over grilled veggies and cooked meats. I love using it with baked chicken, for example.
• On baked potatoes. I have also been known to add tzatziki sauce to baked potatoes to give them a richer flavor!

Yield: 6 servings

Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Cucumber Sauce)

This authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious cucumber and yogurt sauce that tastes amazing on almost anything. It's so easy to make using just a few simple ingredients!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 122kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 292mg, Sugar: 4g

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