5-Minute Tzatziki Sauce (Extra Easy)

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5-Minute Tzatziki Sauce (Extra Easy)

Let's make homemade tzatziki! With just a few simple ingredients like grated cucumber, creamy Greek yogurt, dill, and zingy lemon, this quick and easy tzatziki recipe is super versatile, and a refreshing sauce, dressing, dip or spread.

Course Appetizers, Dips, Sauces, and Salsas

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian

Keyword cucumber yogurt sauce, greek tzatziki, Greek yogurt tzatziki, homemade tzatziki, tzatziki, Tzatziki sauce recipe easy, yogurt sauce

Diet Gluten-Free, Low Carb, Raw, Vegetarian

Occasion 4th of July, Game Day

Time 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Servings servings

Calories 40

Author Sarah Bond

Ingredients

2 cups plain Greek yogurt 480 g, can use dairy-free
1 cup shredded or diced cucumber 200 g
2 Tbsp lemon juice or white wine vinegar 30 mL
2 cloves garlic minced
1 Tbsp chopped dill
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Thicken yogurt: Strain yogurt using a cheesecloth or paper towel for 30 minutes to 3 hours to remove excess moisture (can skip this step if you're in a hurry).
Prep cucumber: Meanwhile, sprinkle a pinch of salt onto shredded or diced cucumber and spoon into cheesecloth or paper towels. Let sit for a few minutes then wring it out to draw out moisture.
Mix: Mix together yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, and lemon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

The flavors become less tangy as you let them sit, so your tzatziki might just be best the next day. The gift that keeps on giving.

Store tzatziki in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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