Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce is a Greek inspired, yogurt-based sauce you and your family will go crazy over. It is creamy and bursting with light and refreshing cucumber, dill, and garlic flavors that will make this a Mediterranean inspired favorite this summer!

Prep Time5

chill time30

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Dressing, Sauce, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: homemade tzatziki sauce, homemade tzatziki sauce recipe, tatziki recipe, tatziki sauce recipe, tzatziki, tzatziki sauce

Servings: cups

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 cups finely grated cucumber about 1 medium cucumber
2 cups plain greek yogurt
2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about half of 1 medium lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Wrap 2 cups finely grated cucumber in cheesecloth or a couple paper towels and squeeze it well to get rid of the excess moisture.
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, 2 cups plain greek yogurt, 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic , 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil on top. Cover and chill in the refrigerator fo 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve with fresh vegetables and pita bread.

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