Creamy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe Easy 5-Minute Greek Dip
A quick and easy creamy homemade tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a refreshing dip or condiment for grilled meats and veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Dip
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
- 1 medium cucumber (about 7 oz / 200 g), peeled and grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (kosher or sea salt preferred)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumber using the fine side of a box grater. Place grated cucumber in a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much water as possible.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of Greek yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir well until the yogurt is smooth and the garlic is evenly distributed.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. If using, add ½ teaspoon white vinegar for extra tang.
- Fold the squeezed grated cucumber into the yogurt mixture. Make sure it’s well incorporated but don’t overmix to keep the texture light and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed — add a pinch more salt or lemon juice to brighten the dip.
- Optional: Chill the tzatziki for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and texture firm up slightly.
Notes
Squeeze the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery sauce. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creaminess. Let the sauce chill to meld flavors. Garlic can be adjusted or roasted for milder flavor. Optional white vinegar adds tang. Variations include adding crushed red pepper flakes for heat or swapping dill for mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Fiber: 0.3
- Protein: 3
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