Name: Easy Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Greek

January 29, 2026

Tzatziki is a delicious yogurt sauce that has a fresh and filling flavor. With greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic, this rich sauce is a versatile condiment great on lamb burgers or as a delicious dip with pita chips. For a quick and scrumptious lunch, spread Tzatziki on toast and top with pickled onions. Once you make this incredible sauce you will find any excuse to incorporate it into a meal.

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Easy Tzatziki Sauce

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WarningMilk and 2 other allergens identified

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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 Moisture Magic 💦
After grating cucumber, squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel to prevent watery tzatziki and maintain a thick, creamy texture.
Garlic Intensity Control 🧄
Grate or mince garlic very finely and let it sit for 10-15 minutes before mixing to release more complex, mellow flavor compounds.
Herb Freshness Hack 🌿
Chop fresh dill just before adding to the tzatziki to preserve its vibrant flavor and prevent wilting or browning.
Flavor Marrying Technique 🤝
Prepare tzatziki at least 30 minutes before serving to allow ingredients to meld and develop a more harmonious taste profile.
Yogurt Quality Matters 🥛
Always use full-fat Greek yogurt for the richest, creamiest tzatziki with the most authentic texture and mouthfeel.

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