Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Authentic creamy, Greek Tzatziki sauce has grated cucumber, lots of garlic, lemon and fresh dill and mint. A perfect dip for pita or as a topping for grilled meats and veggies

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Greek

Keyword Authentic Greek Tzatziki, Tzatziki Sauce

Prep Time 10

Servings servings

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Author Eva Fry

Ingredients

1/2 English cucumber unpeeled
1 1/2 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
2 large garlic cloves finely minced
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 Tablespoon fresh mint finely chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Instructions

Grate the cucumber and top with a pinch of salt to draw out the liquid. Drain through a fine mesh sieve or squeeze liquid using a cheesecloth.
Combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, dill, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
Serve chilled with pita bread for dipping.

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