Easy Greek Tzatziki Sauce
This tzatziki is the sauce in Greek cuisine you can’t live without. It goes on anything and everything. Its a dip with some pita chips or a topping on your grilled chicken. And the amazing part is that it’s totally healthy and good for you!
Comprised of Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, olive oil, fresh garlic, the absolutely important aspect is that you mix, and then taste to make sure there is enough salt, vinegar etc. Another crucial step is to let the sauce sit in your fridge for at least 30 minutes prior to consumption. This is necessary for the flavors of all of the ingredients to meld and come together. You mustn’t rush perfection!
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Easy Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded + shredded
- salt to taste
- 10 oz Greek yogurt
- 2 tbs fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1-2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
Instructions
- Gently pat the cucumber shreds with paper towel to absorb as much liquid as possible, but you still want the cucumber to have some moisture to it.
- In a resealable container, mix the yogurt, dill, oil, garlic, red wine vinegar and salt to taste. Lastly fold in the cucumber until combined. Taste the tsatziki and adjust anything if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
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Love all your recipes This looks fabulous!
Hi Lucy! Thank you for the message! You will love this tsatziki…
This sounds GOOD
Hi Nitika, trust me.. it is incredible!
I love tzatziki sauce! Just made this to pair with my Greek lemon chicken! Yummy! Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe!
HI Irene! MMM so perfect with the lemon chicken. Glad you liked it!
I made earlier in the day and just had some. This tzatziki is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and only needed to add 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar. I bet it will be even better tomorrow. Thanks for sharing the recipe, it’s a keeper.
Hi Julia, Yesss its all relative to each persons taste buds how tangy they want their sauce! Glad you enjoyed and thank you for the review!
I’ve never heard about or even eat greek tzatziki with fresh dill 🙄
This recipe is the best I’ve ever had !! You are an amazing chef ! I have a zucchini pie in the oven. I thank you for your great recipes and kind responses.
HI Angela! That’s awesome! And you are very kind! I hope you enjoyed the zucchini pie too! Cheers!
About how many days would you give the tsatziki in the refrigerator before it expires?
Hi Joivon, I would do max 3 days.
Just found you on instagram and made this and your gyro chicken and it was absolutely delicious!! Can’t wait to try more
Hi Carol! Welcome and I’m SO very happy you liked the dishes you tried! Those are some of my favorites! Cheers!
Hello. Wondering what type of Greek yogurt you recommend. Can I make it with Fage 0 % fat or does it need to be the full fat version?
Hi Marlo! I definitely always use and recommend Fage 5%… it will come out thicker and yummier than the 0%. In a pinch, I will still make it with the 0% if that’s what i have on hand though.
Refreshing and flavorful. Another favorite from hungry happens.
Hi Hilster! I’m SO happy to read that! Glad you liked the Tzatziki sauce!!
Tonight I’m throwing a dinner party, because I needed to share your food with all of the people I love the most!! I am making the tzatziki, the gyro chicken, and the marousolata!! I have made the chicken twice already and holy moly, so good!
Hi LIna, You are so sweet!! Thanks for sharing with everyone, sounds like a delicious evening!!!
After making this easy Greek tzatziki sauce (emphasis on EASY), I will never, ever buy store-bought tzatziki again! So,so GOOD!
LOVE this recipe. Easy to make, delicious, and a good snack for me! I have shared this with a couple friends too.
Hi Laura, well I’m glad you enjoyed it and are sharing with your friends! MUCH appreciated!!
Can’t wait to make this!
Hi Jane, You will LOVE!
Yummy!
Even with some Bulgur 1/4 cup
Hi from the UK. My bf struggles with raw garlic. Could we use roasted or will it completely change the authentic taste? Thanks 😊
Hi Samantha, I know how he feels! You can sub in garlic powder instead of the raw. Try about 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon. Mix it in, try it and add more if needed.
Good idea – thank you so much 😘
This is so delicious! In addicted! I’ve been eating it with rice and green leaf lettuce and white fish. I love the flavors! I used Fage yogurt and it’s so smooth, creamy, and not bitter. Yum!!!!
I can’t get enough of this sauce! <3
Hi Erika, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
It’s so yummy!!
OMG this is amazing! My dinner guests devoured it! It tasted so fresh and good on the Chicken gyro, on pitas and fresh veggies. I will be making again and doubling! I highly recommend making this!
This is the first time I saw this site 2. I W. OU? LD like to say I love this app because she is straight into the point. It doesn’t take a lot to read thank you for that.
Hi Stella, your recipes are wonderful. However, I have a friend who can’t eat garlic. Any suggestions on what to substitute for all the garlic?
Thank you in advance.
Kerrie from Melbourne Australia
Hi Kerrie and thank you! I would sub in onion powder – about 1/2 tsp to start and then add if you like more ….
Delicious. I always thought homemade tzatziki was intimidating but not anymore. I left the peel on my English Cucumber so it is a bit crunchier but absolute perfection. Such good balance of tang vs garlic vs creamy. I will be making this for everything!
Hi Laura, MMMM love with the skin on! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! Cheers!
easy and delicious.
Hi Vanessa, glad you liked the sauce!!
love this recipe and everything else I make from this website! delicious!
HI Michelle, thank you so much for the kindness!
Stella,
This recipe is fabulous! I will never buy store bought tzatziki again! I love your blog & instagram feed!
Hi Darlene, thank you so much for the sweet message and for trying out my recipes! I;m so happy they are to your liking!
Made this and went down a treat with the family tasted pretty good. 😊
HI Rikki, Thanks for trying it and I’m glad it was enjoyed by the family!
Yes! I always use dill. why some people think that that is anthema I don’t know
HI Yiayia Green! Its the way we learn it I think. Some families use dill some dont! Thank you and much love to you!
This looks delicious! But, what are cucumber shreds and how do you make them? Thanks!
HI Elisabeth, Just grab a cucumber, peel the skin off with a peeler, and then using a grater on the large hole side, shred it! Super easy – you just need a large hole grater. Ill link the one i use below:
https://amzn.to/43RhLpK
I love this recipe!! It’s so easy and delicious. Thank you for all of your recipes and videos on instagram and on this website.
My boyfriend and I are currently LIVING OFF YOUR RECIPES! 🙂 They are all amazing! Thanks sooo much for putting them out there for us all to enjoy! <3
I love Greek food . Have been making my own tzatziki for a long time and it always seemed like it was missing something . Your recipe is the best ! Thank you . I make many of your recipes and I’m glad I found you on instagram.
hello, what does it mean to shred the cucumber? I can’t picture it. thanks!
Hi!! I love your recipes!!! Question on the nutritional info for most of your recipes. It’s the tiny bit of trans fat. It’s always there, even in very small amounts. Where is this coming from? Thanks!
First recipe of your I’ve tried, so far so good!
I tasted right after combining everything and, oh my goodness, it is delicious! I’m excited to try it tomorrow. Thank you for the recipe.
Hi, I see olives in the picture but not in the recipe. How come? Thank you.
Hi Pat, its an optional garnish – not necessary for the dip recipe!
delicious. I didn’t have red wine vinegar so used apple cider vinegar, not sure how much it changed the taste but it was good!
Love it!…As I do every recipe of yours that I’ve tried.
Thank you Velda!!
Thanks. Can’t wait to try
enjoy!!!
I know the cucumber must be an important part of recipe, but, would I completely ruin it without it?
Hi Judie, feel free to leave it out. You can use some milk to thin it out a bit if needed.
This is the best chicken dish I have every made. thank you!
This is the best chicken dish I have ever made. Thank you for sharing.
Literally, the best tzatziki! I have never made it before but this is 1000% better than store bought! So so good! Thank you!
This Tzatziki sauce is so, so good! I made it to go with the Chicken Gyro and it was delicious. My husband is such a fan of you now and wants me to make more greek dishes. (He was using it for a dip for his tortilla chips too!)