Tzatziki Sauce – Classic, Versatile Dip

Cool, refreshing, and bursting with herby flavors, this classic tzatziki sauce is the perfect companion to grilled dishes, wraps, or even as a simple dip. Made with thick yogurt, juicy cucumbers, and fresh herbs, it’s light yet incredibly satisfying.

How to make Tzatziki Sauce in 3 steps?

1. Grate and squeeze cucumbers.
2. Mix grated cucumbers with yogurt and the rest of the ingredients.
3. Drizzle olive oil and serve chilled.

What to serve with Tzatziki Sauce?

Tzatziki sauce is incredibly versatile and can be paired with grilled chicken, paneer, gyro wraps, kebabs. It also works well with pita bread and Iranian rice.

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Tzatziki Sauce – Classic, Versatile Dip

Author: admin

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Total Time 10 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients

Servings

• 350 grams Cucumber
• 200 grams Greek Yogurt (Full fat)
• 1/4 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Virgin olive oil ((More for drizzling))
• 1-2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 small cloves Garlic
• 1/4 teaspoons Crushed black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dill (chopped fine)
• 1 teaspoon Mint leaves (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. Wash and grate the cucumbers. Squeeze out as much water as possible using your hands or a clean cloth. 

2. In a bowl, combine squeezed cucumber with Greek yogurt. Add salt, lime juice, crushed garlic, black pepper, dill and mint. Mix well until everything is evenly blended. Adjust salt and lime juice according to taste. 

3. Drizzle little olive oil on top and garnish with mint leaves. Store in an airtight container and chill. It can be refrigerated upto 3 days. 

Note

Grated cucumber must be well squeezed to remove water. 

Garlic should be finely crushed or grated. 

Always use fresh, firm, cucumbers. 

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