Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)

Name: Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 inches of cucumber; 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt*; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill and/or mint; 1 Tbsp. olive oil (optional); 1 tsp. lemon juice; 1 clove of garlic; ½ tsp. salt

Instructions

Prep:10min

Authentic tzatziki is a rich and creamy Greek sauce made from cucumber, yogurt, dill, and garlic. It's wonderful as a marinade or dipping sauce for all kinds of savory foods. Note that I like to make it with sour cream in place of the Greek yogurt. That makes it extra creamy and delicious!

Updated at: Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:20:16 GMT