TzatzikiSauce is one of the most simple and delicious sauces! Tangy greek yogurt seasoned with dill, garlic, lemon and packed with fresh shredded cucumber. Tzatziki sauce is a traditional yogurt based Greek sauce made with shredded cucumbers, garlic, lemon, and dill. It is served as a cold dip with pita bread or vegetables. Tzatziki is also the perfectsauce served with grilled souvlaki! Souvlaki are Greek skewers made with small pieces of meat, traditionally pork, lamb or chicken and sometimes vegetables like onions. The tangy tzatziki sauce is the perfect accompaniment for this flavorpacked grilledmeat.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Total Time: 10 minutesminutes
Servings: 2- 3 Cups
Calories: 120
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Ingredients
2cupsgreek yogurt, plain, 2% for thicker sauce or 0% for thinner sauce
1cucumber + 1 tsp salt, English
1garlic clove, medium sized, finely minced or shredded
1/2lemon, juiced
1tspdill, fresh or, 1/2 tsp dried
1tspsalt, or to taste
Instructions
Shred cucumber and place in fine mesh strainer over a bowl or plate. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the shredded cucumber to draw or water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze cucumbers to remove remaining water and discard the water.
In a large bowl combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, drained cucumbers, and 1 tsp salt (or to taste).
Can be served immediately but best served after chilling at least 30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to develop. After chilling season to taste with additional salt, garlic or dill as desired.
Serve with pita to dip, Greek salad, or grilled protein of choice. Enjoy!