This easy tzatziki sauce comes together in under 10 minutes, offering a creamy, fresh flavour that’s perfect for pairing with Greek chicken meatballs or Mediterranean food.
This homemade tzatziki sauce is the perfect blend of cool, creamy, and refreshing flavours with just enough tang. Made with creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, fresh garlic, mint, and a hint of dill, it’s an easy and versatile sauce that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or even as a dip for pita bread and fresh veggies.
It’s quick to make with simple ingredients, and it will elevate any meal with its fresh, homemade goodness.
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Ingredients & Substitutions
The printable recipe card below has the full ingredients list and instructions.
- Greek Yogurt – a thick, creamy yogurt rich in probiotics. It’s thicker than regular yogurt. For a thicker sauce, you can substitute half the Greek yogurt with sour cream.
- Cucumber – adds a fresh, crisp texture to the sauce. It also adds a fresh, vibrant flavour.
- Garlic – fresh garlic gives the best flavour, but you can substitute it with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or a spoonful of jarred crushed garlic.
- Fresh mint – swap for 1 teaspoon of dried mint for a similar fresh flavour.
- Dried dill – use 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped dill if you prefer fresh herbs.
- Salt & pepper – to season the sauce.
How To Make Tzatziki Sauce
Step 1: Grate the cucumber using a coarse grater. It will be watery, so lightly squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, mint, salt & pepper. Mix to combine.
Step 3: For the best flavour, refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your favourite dishes!
Serving Suggestions
- With grilled meats: Serve tzatziki sauce alongside grilled chicken, lamb, or beef kebabs. It’s especially delicious with Greek-style chicken meatballs or souvlaki.
- As a dipping sauce: Pair tzatziki with fresh veggies like cucumber, carrots, celery, or bell peppers for a light and healthy snack. It’s also great with pita chips.
- Gyros or sandwiches: Tzatziki is the perfect accompaniment to gyros or sandwiches, either as a topping or served on the side for dipping.
- With roasted vegetables: Serve it alongside my roasted vegetable couscous salad or roasted veggies like zucchini, eggplant, or potatoes.
- As a salad dressing: Use it as a fresh and vibrant salad dressing.
Variations
- Swap the herbs: While mint and dill are the traditional herbs in tzatziki, you can add parsley, cilantro, or basil for a different flavour.
- Add feta cheese: Try adding some crumbled feta cheese.
- Add some spice: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to give your tzatziki a little heat.
- Add lemon: Add some lemon zest and juice for a fresh citrus for extra brightness.
How To Store
How to Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge. It will keep fresh for up to 3-4 days. If the sauce separates, just stir to combine everything again.
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Tzatziki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber grated & drained
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a coarse grater. It will be watery, so lightly squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, mint, salt & pepper. Mix to combine.
- For the best flavour, refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your favourite dishes!
Notes
- Swap the herbs: While mint and dill are the traditional herbs in tzatziki, you can add parsley, cilantro, or basil for a different flavour.
- Add feta cheese: Try adding some crumbled feta cheese.
- Add some spice: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to give your tzatziki a little heat.
- Add lemon: Add some lemon zest and juice for a fresh citrus for extra brightness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.