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Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

This creamy homemade tzatziki is thick, refreshing, and loaded with fresh cucumber, dill, and garlic. It’s the perfect Greek-inspired dip or sauce, better than store-bought and incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
resting 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Exactly as written across your tzatziki prompts
  • 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 large English cucumber grated
  • 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

Method
 

  1. (Step-by-step, clearly structured)
  2. Grate the cucumber into a shallow dish and squeeze out excess moisture using your hands or a clean towel.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt to a mixing bowl.
  4. Stir in the grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Add optional chopped mint or white wine vinegar if desired.
  6. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.