Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

A bowl of creamy tzatziki sauce garnished with a small sprig of fresh dill sits on a light-colored surface. In the background, there is a cucumber, more fresh dill, and a piece of bread.
5 from 10 votes

This classic tzatziki sauce is made of Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil and more. Tzatziki is Greek sauce/dip that goes along with many delicious dished such as gyros, souvlaki and more.

A bowl of creamy tzatziki sauce garnished with a small sprig of fresh dill sits on a light-colored surface. In the background, there is a cucumber, more fresh dill, and a piece of bread.

Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
WORK TIME 10 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 1 large Cucumber
  • Salt
  • 3 teaspoons White wine vinegar divided
  • 1¼ cups 350g Greek yogurt
  • 1 small Garlic clove finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons Dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Grate the cucumber, transfer to a bowl, add pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar, mix and set aside to release its liquids.
    2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix yogurt, crushed garlic, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, olive oil, chopped dill, salt and pepper.
    3. Drain grated cucumber through a fine mesh sieve or a cheese cloth and add to the sauce. Mix well.
    4. Serve.
    Notes:
    • You also can wrap grated cucumber with a thin kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Twist the towel into a pouch and squeeze out excess liquids.

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