EASY Tzatziki Sauce Recipe - I Heart Naptime (2024)

This creamy and easy tzatziki sauce recipe is made with Greek yogurt, fresh cucumbers and herbs. Comes together in just 10 minutes and tastes great with vegetables and flat bread or on a sandwich or salad.

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Easy Homemade Veggie Dip

Tzatziki sauce is a traditional creamy Greek condiment made with cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and fresh herbs like dill or mint. It’s simple to make and a versatile tangy dip or topping to various dishes, including grilled meats, vegetables, and pita bread.

Whenever I make a bigMezze platter, I always add a bowl of this easy tzatziki sauce recipe andhomemade hummus. I love both, but tzatziki may take the cake for me. It has the perfect creamy texture and is one of those sauces that you just can’t get enough of!

The combination of the tangy yogurt with the fresh flavor from the cucumber and herbs is so delicious. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s super easy to make. This simple recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes!

Why This Recipe Works

• Minimal ingredients and time. Made with just 5 ingredients in 10 minutes, there’s no reason not to make homemade tzatziki sauce whenever you get the craving!
• Texture and flavor. Creamy, tangy and garlicky with a zing of lemon juice and fresh zucchini shreds mixed throughout. This recipe is everything you’re looking for in a Greek tzatziki sauce.
• Versatile. Enjoy it as a dip with veggies, spread it on a wrap or sandwich or use it as a marinade for chicken, the options are endless when it comes to serving tzatziki.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

• Greek Yogurt: This is a base of the dip. Make sure to use plain Greek yogurt.
• Cucumber: Shredded cucumber is what sets this dip apart from others.
• Lemon: The fresh lemon juice brings the perfect tang to this homemade tzatziki sauce.
• Olive oil: This brings the sauce together. I like to use extra virgin olive oil.
• Garlic: If you love the garlic flavor, feel free to double the amount.
• Salt and Pepper: I don’t typically count this in my ingredient list, but make sure you season with salt and pepper to taste.

1. Squeeze. Grate the cucumber using a box grater and then squeeze out all the excess water with a cheesecloth or thick paper towel.
2. Mix. Stir together the grated cucumber, yogurt, lemon, garlic and salt. Then add in fresh thyme or mint if desired (about 1-2 Tablespoons of each).
3. Let Sit. Allow the sauce to sit for about 10 minutes to help the flavors meld together. Then season with salt and pepper.

Ways to Use Tzatziki Sauce

• Chicken gyros: Tzatziki sauce is one of my favorite sauces to add to a chicken gyro. It adds the perfect flavor. It really could be added to any sandwich as well.
• Fresh vegetables: I love this sauce to dip vegetables in. Some of my favorites are cucumber, carrots, snap peas, bell peppers and carrots.
• Grilled vegetables: This creamy sauce also tastes delicious on grilled vegetables or roasted vegetables.
• Flat bread: Dip your favorite naan or pita bread into the sauce. So yummy!
• Boards: Add to your favorite charcuterie board or vegetable platter.
• Salad: Add a dollop to you favorite Greek salad paired with Greek meatballsor Mediterranean salad.

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