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Best Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is the most amazing Greek yogurt dip that you'll ever make. This authentic Greek tzatziki sauce is super easy to make, you just need 10 mins, 5 ingredients & it tastes out of the world.
You will have the right amount of texture from the fresh dill & grated cucumber & the exact creaminess from the yogurt! And that alone gives you enough reasons to mop it all up with Gyros & Kebabs. Or even dress your salads & sandwiches.
Greek Tzatziki Sauce
You are in for a treat here folks 😉
Because this Best Tzatziki Sauce recipe is not just any Tzatziki dip that you'll be making.
It's an authentic tzatziki recipe that comes all the way from Athens, Greece.
Yes, we brought this Greek tzatziki recipe along with us when we returned back from our fascinating long trip to Greece.
We were lucky enough to spend a fortnight in Greece, ate locally, soaked in it's rich history, filled ourselves with the world's best authentic Greek chicken gyros, Greek salads, Mediterranean food & fresh grilled fish caught from the Mediterranean sea right in-front of us.
Ok, so lots of Greek love 😛 coming back to the recipe.....
Why make Tzatziki Sauce?
It's in Athens, where we tasted this remarkable, super refreshing Tzatziki for the very first time. And we instantly fell in love with it.
You too will love this super easy, super quick authentic greek tzatziki sauce, because it's.....
- Under 10 mins recipe!
- So refreshing.
- Super easy.
- Only 5 ingredients!
- Super Quick.
- A delicious creamy yogurt dip.
- A perfect accompaniment for salads, gyros, sandwiches & Kebabs.
Pronunciation Help - This is how you should pronounce Tshat-Zee-Kee. Hear it here.
Best Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (Greek) - FAQs
What is Tzatziki Sauce?
A Tzatziki sauce is a creamy Greek yogurt dip dressed with grated cucumber, dills, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil & a drizzle of lemon juice.
What is Tzatziki made of?
The best Tzatziki sauce recipe is made of only 5 basic ingredients. And here they are -
- Yogurt
- Cucumber
- Dill
- Garlic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What is Tzatziki used for?
You can use Tzatziki as a yogurt dip, include it while serving appetizers to your guests.
Dress up your summer salads, sandwiches, Pita pockets, authentic greek chicken gyros, dip in your Mediterranean Kebabs and also sneak in some inside your fantastic creative wraps.
It tastes terrific with roasted veggies like Zucchini, carrots, beet, sweet potato. And don't forget to serve Falafel with this Greek sauce.
It even tastes awesome with - Instant Pot Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka in Oven.
A greek yogurt tzatziki sauce is super versatile, you just need to be little creative to include it more in your meals. And you probably will because it tastes just so awesome 🙂
How long can tzatziki last un-refrigerated?
Tzatziki will last for 24 hours when kept at around 68 F uncovered & un-refrigerated.
The dill will turn a bit limp, that's the only difference I noticed.
If you squeeze out the grated cucumber really well, which I am assuming you certainly will 😉 the un-refrigerated sauce won't turn watery at all.
Can you freeze Tzatziki Sauce?
Yes, you definitely can freeze home-made best tzatziki sauce recipe by following a few simple steps.
I won't promise you with outstanding & extremely fresh results but, it will survive the freezer test for 2 months when you do the following:
- Place the left over tzatziki in a freezer safe plastic air tight container.
- Wrap it all up with cling film & put it in a freeze safe bag. If possible suck out all the air. This method will keep the yogurt very fresh.
- Label the package & store it in your freezer.
Sometimes, when you thaw frozen tzatziki the cucumbers in the sauce might loose some of the crunch factor & the sauce might have some amount of the liquid floating on the top.
After thawing stir the sauce gently to mix in that extra water or you may even drain it.
We love drizzling it with a few drops of extra virgin olive oil & garnish it with few more fresh chopped dill. It brings back so much life to the freezer sauce.
Tzatziki Sauce Nutrition Notes
Scoop it out & eat it as much as you want to because a tzatziki is healthy.
After all it's yogurt, cucumber & fresh herbs that you will be eating. And it's 77 calories for every ¼ cup of serving.
5 tips to make Easy Tzatziki Recipe
The best flavors to make an easy tzatziki recipe lies in it's ingredients & how you incorporate them in the sauce. This is what I learned with several trials & errors.
- Greek Yogurt always: For the best tasting authentic greek tzatziki recipe you must use Greek yogurt. It's thick & super creamy. And that's what we want our tzatziki sauce to be.
- Grated & drained Cucumbers ( A MUST) - Grate the cucumber & squeeze out the water with the help of a clean kitchen towel. This extra step will make your Tzatziki sauce taste the best & will make it long lasting too. Chopped cucumbers will make the sauce runny, do not use them ever.
- Herbs - Dill or No Dill? Chopped dills are a must. Though you may also use chopped mint or parsley too. But, tzatziki tastes best with fresh chopped Dill, always.
- The power of garlic - A tzatziki is incomplete without garlic. Super minced garlic adds so much more flavor & kick to the sauce. And we want it by all means. So, if you hate mincing your garlic, here's a quick tip for you. Pulse the chopped garlic with olive oil in the food processor & than add it to the tzatziki.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A tzatziki is always dressed with extra virgin olive oil. Add it according to your preference. We hate measuring & adding olive oil though 😀 😛
Pro Tip: Want to use regular yogurt? Yes, you may. Just hang it for at least 20 mins to drain out the excess water. This will make it thick & creamy & a perfect sub for store-bought greek yogurt! Use whole milk full fat yogurt in this case for that extra richness & creaminess.
How to make Tzatziki Sauce Recipe - Step by Step
Steps in words below the pictures
Grate cucumber & drain it really well with the help of a clean muslin cloth.
Add the minced garlic, finely chopped dill leaves, grated & squeezed cucumber, a few drops of lemon juice or white vinegar (optional), salt to taste, extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. Serve.
Try the Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce with these:-
Best Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
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- 1.5 cups Greek Yogurt
- ½ cup grated & squeezed cucumber
- 1//3 cup finely chopped fresh dill
- ½ tsp Minced Garlic
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber & drain the water from the grated cucumber by squeezing it with the help of a muslin cloth. Set aside.
- In a clean bowl add the Greek yogurt, grated & squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, chopped dill, lemon juice & Salt. Mix well with the help of a spoon. Tzatziki sauce is ready.
Notes
- Grate & squeeze the cucumber very well.
- Use Greek yogurt. It's naturally thick & creamy.
- Use fresh chopped Dill.
- Taztziki tastes best when made fresh & served.
- Freezer & Fridge storing instructions mentioned in the post.
Nutrition
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Claire says
Very tasty, not quite as good as sitting in a Greek Taverna looking out at the sea, but pretty close! Many thanks.
Foodies Terminal says
Thanks so much for your feedback Claire 🙂 So glad you enjoyed this sauce recipe. - Meghna.
LaNa says
I used fat free greek yogurt so I ended up having to add more salt and some garlic powder to bring out the taste but this is an A-1 recipe and I’m glad I found it!!!! YUMMY
Foodies Terminal says
Thanks a lot for the lovely feedback LaNa and I am so glad that you loved the recipe so much, came up with such a great idea to jazz up the taste of fat free greek yogurt. Thank you for sharing your idea with all of us here, my readers will appreciate it a lot as well. Hope you try our other recipes too:) Take Care LaNa. - Meghna.
Ida Patterson says
I loved your tzatziki recipe. Although, the second time I made it I did tweak it by also adding a little parsley and mint. I use for part of the oil lemon olive oil and still added the lemon juice too.
Helene says
Does anyone know if you can sub zucchini for cukes? can't wait to try this recipe!
Nosipho says
Enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks for sharing ❤️
Foodies Terminal says
Thanks Nosipho for your lovely feedback 🙂 We are so glad that you loved the recipe.
Cara marie says
Could you post the serving size please?
Foodies Terminal says
Hey Cara the serving size is mentioned on the Recipe Card - 4 servings 🙂 Thanks for stopping by 🙂 - Meghna.
Alexi says
This is the BEST ever Tzatziki Sauce I tasted in my whole life, so so good. Became a family favorite and I'll never try any other recipe from the web. Perfect consistency and lovely texture. thank you for sharing!
Foodies Terminal says
That's awesome Alexi and thank you for your lovely feedback 🙂 So glad that your family appreciated it. Keep visiting our blog for more such delicious recipes. - Meghna.
Sue says
Excellent recipe! Thank you for sharing, sharing it with friends and family 🙂
Foodies Terminal says
Thank you Sue for your lovely feedback, so glad that you loved the sauce 🙂 Keep coming back for more such easy recipes. - Meghna.
Emma says
I've tried various Tzatziki sauce recipes from the web so far but, this recipe is the best I must say, it turned out fabulous and resembled the greek Tzatziki I had in Greece during our trip. Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂 Perfect texture and super awesome authentic taste.
Foodies Terminal says
That's awesome Emma, I am so glad that you loved the recipe and found it exactly like the Tzatziki in Greece 🙂 Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback with us. Keep coming back and take care Emma. - Meghna.
Amy says
This recipe is super yummy!!!!!!!
Foodies Terminal says
That's awesome Amy 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us 🙂 Take care. - Meghna.
Marsha says
Great recipe. My husbands Grandmother was from Greece and this is how she made hers. Lost the recipe so glad to find it again. Did make one addition I add Feta cheese when I'm making Gyros it just adds a little something to the Gyros. Love that Feta. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.
Foodies Terminal says
Hello Marsha,
It's so nice of you to stop by and share your lovely feedback. I am so glad that you loved the recipe and it's an honor to know that this recipe matched your Husband's Grandmother's recipe. Couldn't have been more happier 🙂 I am not Greek but we stayed in Europe for a good part of our lives and loved the food there, I learned a lot of recipes during our stay in Europe as we were avid travelers 🙂 Keep visiting us Marsha and the idea of feta made me so hungry will certainly try your way 🙂 - Meghna.
Mary Barros says
Easy and better than other recipes! The flavor is perfect.
Foodies Terminal says
Thank you so much Mary for trying the Tzatziki Sauce recipe and loving it. I am so glad 🙂
Chris says
So good! Greek is my favorite, so I've had plenty of real tzatziki. I didnt have fresh dill, only dried and it tastes great! I let it sit in the fridge for 3 hours. Thank you for sharing!
Foodies Terminal says
Hey Chris Greek is our favorite too! I am so glad that you loved the recipe Chris 🙂 Thanks much for sharing your feedback with us and keep coming back for more awesomeness 🙂 - Meghna.
Andrew Fox says
It looks so fantastic and the images you have uploaded are so mouthwatering.Can't wait to try this at home.
ftadmin says
Thanks Andrew 🙂
Andrew Fox says
This looks delicious. Finally something I can eat! Saving this recipe and giving it to my wife to make for Easter 🙂
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ftadmin says
Thanks Andrew 🙂 That sounds great!
Noelle says
I can't believe how simple this way to make! It truly was the best tzatziki recipe I have tried so far!
ftadmin says
Thank you so much Noelle. I am so glad that you loved the recipe 🙂
Dannii says
You just can't beat homemade tzatziki - it's so easy to make too.
ftadmin says
Yes Dannii 🙂
Julia says
Tzatziki sauce is so good with grilled meats and summer salads! Had no idea you could freeze it so thanks for the tip!
ftadmin says
Thanks Julia 🙂 Yes, we do freeze our Tzatziki especially during the summers when we are out doing fun activities & have less time to spend in the kitchen.
Toni says
I loved how easy this is to make! Thank you so much for the tips!
ftadmin says
Thanks Toni, yes, Tzatziki is super easy to make.
Tristin Rieken says
A great simple and delish tzatziki sauce recipe!! I love all the info on nutrition and freezing too. Thanks!
ftadmin says
Thanks much Tristin. I am glad that you found the Tzatziki sauce post helpful.
Pam says
How simple is that? I've never tried making tzatziki sauce, but this looks so easy. I had no idea there were so few ingredients. That awesome.
ftadmin says
Thanks Pam 🙂 Try this Tzatziki sauce, it's definitely easy & tastes so good.
Jill says
I've never dried my cucumber but it makes a lot of sense to do it. I'll try your recipe!
ftadmin says
Thanks Jill. Yes, draining the grated cucumber helps the sauce stay creamy & that in a way increases its longevity manifold 🙂
Julie Wallace says
I adore Tzatziki sauce! I'm in the I'll-eat-my-shoe-if-it's-slathered-in-this camp. Great tip about really squeezing out the cukes - so important and not everyone realizes that if they've never made it. And how many recipes don't stress the importance and just assume people know? But that's so key.
ftadmin says
You are very right Julie, grating the cucumber is very important to make the sauce as it should be. We too love Tzatziki a lot 🙂
Anita says
So easy. I'll be making this tzatziki sauce when I make some pita for gyros. 🙂
ftadmin says
Thanks Anita, Yes this Greek Tzatziki is super easy 🙂