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Fresh Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe Easy 5-Minute Homemade Dip

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A quick and easy authentic Greek tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a refreshing dip or sauce for Mediterranean meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium cucumber (about 8 oz / 225 g), peeled and finely grated
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt, to taste
  • Pinch of black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumber and grate it using the fine side of a box grater or a microplane (about 3–4 minutes).
  2. Place the grated cucumber in a fine mesh sieve or wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove as much water as possible.
  3. Peel and finely mince 2 large cloves of garlic or use a garlic press. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to mellow the sharpness.
  4. In a medium mixing bowl, add 2 cups (480 ml) of full-fat Greek yogurt.
  5. Stir in the grated cucumber, minced garlic, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fold in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill.
  7. Add about ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt and a pinch of freshly cracked black pepper if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marry and garlic to mellow.
  9. Before serving, give the tzatziki a quick stir and optionally drizzle a little extra olive oil on top.

Notes

Drain the grated cucumber thoroughly to avoid watery tzatziki. Let minced garlic rest for 5 minutes before mixing to mellow the flavor. Use fresh dill, not dried. Chill the sauce for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Adjust thickness by adding a splash of cold water or olive oil if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.

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Keywords: tzatziki, Greek sauce, Greek yogurt dip, Mediterranean dip, cucumber sauce, garlic dip, fresh herbs, easy dip, healthy sauce

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