Name: Easy Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup cucumber; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp dill; 2 cups full fat Greek yogurt; 1 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp pepper

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Easy Tzatziki Sauce

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Instructions

Start by lining a colander with a paper towel or cheesecloth.

Next, grate the cucumber using a cheese grater or a mandolin.

Once the cucumber is grated, salt the cucumber shreds and place them inside the colander.

Leave the cucumber in the colander for 10 minutes allowing some of the liquid to drain off.

Using your hands, squeeze out any extra liquid from the cucumber and place the cucumber into a bowl.

Add the full-fat Greek yogurt, chopped garlic, lemon juice, freshly ground pepper, and dill.

Mix all of the ingredients until they're fully incorporated.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cucumber Dehydration Technique 💧
Salt and drain your shredded cucumber for 10-15 minutes before mixing—this removes excess moisture that would dilute the sauce and make it watery.
Garlic Infusion Method 🧄
Mince garlic finely and let it sit in lemon juice for 5 minutes before adding to yogurt—this mellows the raw bite while infusing the flavor throughout.
Temperature Control for Creaminess 🥄
Use Greek yogurt straight from the refrigerator and keep all ingredients cold until the final moment to prevent the sauce from becoming too thin or separating.
Fresh Dill Timing 🌿
Add fresh dill in the last step just before serving rather than early—this preserves its delicate, aromatic qualities that can fade when mixed too far in advance.
Make-Ahead Flavor Development ⏰
Prepare tzatziki 2-4 hours ahead and refrigerate—the flavors meld beautifully as the garlic, lemon, and dill infuse the yogurt for a more sophisticated taste.