It’s bright, creamy, and filled with the tangy flavors of yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and dill! Is tzatziki a sauce, a dip, or a condiment? The answer is yes, to all of it!
What is Tzatziki Sauce?
Popular in Mediterranean cuisine, tzatziki sauce is multi-purpose and can be enjoyed as a sauce or dip. It’s fresh and healthy made with yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and fresh dill or mint.
It’s refreshing, and cool with a creamy texture. This tzatziki sauce balances out spicy or savory foods. Two-step tzatziki is so quick & easy to make! It’s a low-carb lover’s go-to, protein-packed, dip and dressing, with a million applications! Beyond just salads: try it on pizzas, burgers, and even grilled meats.ut it.
Ingredients for Tzatziki Sauce
Yogurt – Plain Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt, but plain can be used in a pinch. I prefer full-fat Greek yogurt in this sauce, and while some drain the yogurt in a cheesecloth-lined strainer, I usually make this recipe without draining. Cucumber – I prefer English cucumber in this recipe, but any will work. If using English cucumber, there is no need to peel. Draining the liquid from the cucumber ensure that the dip stays nice and thick. Dill – Dill has a fresh bright flavor that complements the other ingredients in tzatziki, but finely chopped fresh mint can be used as well. Lemon Juice – Fresh is best, and a little bit of lemon zest makes for a colorful garnish!
How to Make Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
Serving & Storing Tzatziki Sauce
Serve tzatziki as a condiment to drizzle over chicken souvlaki, falafel, grilled veggies, in homemade gyros or lamb kabobs. Serve it with Greek meatballs as a dip, and even as a dressing in cucumber salad. Add it to a platter with warmed pita bread, pita chips, olivea, hummus, tapenade, and fresh veggies like cucumbers and tomatoes.
Store leftover homemade tzatziki in a tightly covered container, bottle, or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Yogurt doesn’t freeze or thaw well, but this recipe is so easy to make, simply start from fresh! How did you enjoy this Tzatziki Sauce? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below!
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