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This creamy Greek Tzatziki Sauce is perfect on your favorite meat, a gyro, kebab, a dip with pita bread or used as a salad dressing. It’s quick and easy to make and tastes delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Tzatziki is a yogurt based sauce that is popular in Mediterranean or cuisine. It’s made with simple, fresh ingredients. It is simple to make and comes together in minutes.
It is rich and creamy and tastes good on everything. You can serve it as a dip for veggies, add it to your gyro or other meat dishes, enjoy it with pita, or use it as a salad dressing.
Ingredients Needed
- Plain full fat Greek Yogurt
- Garlic, minced
- Lemon
- Oregano, dried
- English cucumber or Persian cucumber
- Cherry tomatoes or Roma tomatoes diced
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper
- Fresh parsley, optional for garnish
How to make Tzatziki Sauce
- In a medium size bowl, place yogurt, diced cucumber and diced tomatoes.
- Add in lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix to combine and then cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Garnish with some fresh chopped parsley or Oregano before serving if desired.
Tips from leigh Anne
- I like to use the long English cucumber and peel it. You can use whatever type of cucumber you like and leave the skin on if you prefer, it’s personal preference.
- I prefer to make the tzatziki sauce the morning I am planning on serving it and let it sit in the refrigerator, I think it tastes better after it has sat for a few hours.
Pair This With:
- Beef Gyros, Chicken Gyros or Greek Pork Gyro
- As a dressing for Greek Salad
- Chicken Shawarma
- Pita Bread
- Dip for veggies or pita chips
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tzatziki?
Tzatziki is a yogurt based sauce that is popular in Mediterranean cuisine. It is used as a condiment on top of meat, kebobs, gyros and grilled vegetables. You pronounce it Tsaht-ZEE-kee.
How long will tzatziki sauce last?
It should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and will last for 2-3 days. If liquid forms on top just drain off the liquid and give it a good stir before serving.
Can I use non-fat or low-fat yogurt in this recipe?
You can, but I would recommend always using Greek yogurt. The sauce will just be less creamy but it will work fine.
Do I need to peel the cucumber?
It’s totally personal preference. I prefer to peel the cucumber.
Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried herbs?
Absolutely! I would use twice the amount of fresh. You can also play with the herbs you use. Try some basil or dill!
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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt full fat
- 1 cup English Cucumber peeled and diced small
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes cut in half
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- 1 tsp Oregano dried
- parsley garnish, optional
Instructions
- Peel and chop cucumber, Cut tomatoes in half.
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, vinegar, zest of one lemon and 1 tsp lemon juice and oregano.
- Mix to combine.
- Fold in cucumber and tomato.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley
Tips & Notes:
- I like to use the long English cucumber and peel it. You can use whatever type of cucumber you like and leave the skin on if you prefer, it’s personal preference.
- I prefer to make the tzatziki sauce the morning I am planning on serving it and let it sit in the refrigerator, I think it tastes better after it has sat for a few hours.
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Beth says
Delicious! I am going to make it to serve with veggies on the 4th.
Leigh Anne Wilkes says
It will be delicious with veggies!