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TZATZIKI SAUCE

Tzatziki sauce is delicious and is easy to make at home in a short amount of time.  Tzatziki, also known as “gyro sauce”, or “cucumber sauce”, is often a crowd pleaser!  I make mine with Greek yogurt, cucumber, lemon, apple cider vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill.  Simple ingredients with tremendous results.

As a health-conscious cook, I am always trying to make my own everything from scratch.  It tastes better, is often cheaper, and you can control the quality of ingredients.  I use Greek yogurt as the base of this sauce.  Greek yogurt has so many uses!  I like to keep one or two of the single-serving containers in my tiny RV refrigerator at all times.  It is the perfect “multi-functional” ingredient to keep on hand for when a surprising use pops up.  You can use Greek yogurt in smoothies, protein shakes, yogurt parfaits, in place of sour cream, as a creamy salad dressing, as a meat marinade, and of course, as a dip.  Food Network shares 16 Uses for Greek Yogurt, if you are looking for more ideas check that out.

Pair this tzatziki up with my Pork Souvlaki for a perfect flavor combination.  Other uses for this sauce are dipping vegetables, slathering on pita bread, topping meat such as lamb or chicken, pairing with fish or falafel, in mashed potatoes, as a salad dressing (my favorite!).

Feel free to customize this recipe to your own liking.  The fresh mint or the fresh dill is optional.  Play around with both varieties and see what you like best!  Another way to customize this recipe is with your garlic level.  Some people really love raw garlic and others find it harsh.  Dial it up or down based on your preference.

Comment below and let me know what your favorite way to eat Tzatziki is!

-Chris

Tzatziki sauce homemade with Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and fresh dill

Tzatziki Sauce

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams English cucumber
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 150 grams plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ lemon juiced (1 tbl)
  • 2 tbl apple cider vinegar
  • ½ tbl olive oil
  • 1 ½ cloves garlic grated
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbl fresh dill OR fresh mint finely chopped (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cucumber using standard box grater into a fine mesh strainer. Toss with ½ tsp of salt and let moisture strain out for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic, pepper, ½ tsp salt, strained cucumber, and fresh dill/mint.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours prior to serving.
Keyword Gyro Sauce, Tzatziki Sauce