This refreshing tzatziki sauce is a creamy Greek dip made with thick yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, and dill — ready in just 5 minutes! It’s the perfect match for veggies, pita bread, or falafel, and tastes like a bite of summer in the Mediterranean. Learn how to make tzatziki at home — quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Search terms to find this video: easy tzatziki recipe, Greek yogurt cucumber sauce, homemade tzatziki dip, best dip for veggies, 5-minute tzatziki sauce.
Tzatziki — Greek Yogurt Sauce with Cucumber and Garlic
Ingredients:
* 1 cup thick Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt that’s been well strained)
* ½ cucumber (preferably fresh with thin skin)
* 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar
* 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Instructions:
1. Grate the cucumber using a fine grater and squeeze out any excess moisture using a cheesecloth or your hands.
2. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice (or vinegar).
3. Stir in the dill, salt, and pepper until everything’s well combined.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together.