Cool & Creamy Tzatziki Dip Recipe Will Be Your BFF (8 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Sauces/Condiments Appetizers Snacks Low Sugar Recipes Low Sodium Recipes Farm to Table Recipe Mediterranean Diet Recipes Greek Recipes

Ready to meet your new BFF? Tzatziki (taet-zeek-key) is a sauce or dip made with a combination of cucumber, fresh yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice or vinegar and fresh herbs. This cool and creamy tzatziki recipe is so delicious and refreshing! And this Greek sauce recipe is really versatile.

To make this Mediterranean yogurt dip and sauce, you will need just eight simple ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: seedless cucumbers, Greek yogurt, fresh garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, lemons for juicing, kosher salt, white pepper and fresh dill. Check out the health benefits of cucumbers, the health benefits of Greek yogurt and the health benefits of fresh dill.

Use this easy tzatziki sauce recipe on everything – from a dip for raw vegetables or pita bread to a salad dressing or side for grilled beef, pork, lamb or chicken. Store the prepared tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You could add chopped fresh parsley in addition to the fresh dill. 

Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1/2 large seedless cucumber, unpeeled, grated and set to drain (or rush the process by tossing in 1/2 teaspoon salt)
• 1 1/2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 - 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Here’s how to make it:

1. Squeeze excess liquid from cucumber and wash off salt residue. Squeeze dry using a clean kitchen towel. This helps remove moisture and keep water out of your sauce.
2. Add prepared cucumber to a small bowl and combine with the yogurt, garlic, oil, lemon juice, salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or as long as you can. If you don't have white pepper, you could use regular black pepper instead. 
3. Remove from refrigerator and add chopped fresh dill to the mixture. Stir to combine. Check and adjust seasoning. Store the tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.

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