Healthy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (Easy & Authentic)
This Healthy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is made with Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh herbs, and a hit of garlic. It's fresh, tangy, and perfect for everything from grilled lamb and chicken to crunchy veggie platters and warm pita bread!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber (about 1 cup grated and squeezed)
- 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup dill
- 1-2 garlic cloves (pressed)
- ½ TBSP lemon juice
- 2 TBSP red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp salt (start with 1/2 tsp and adjust to your liking)
- ½ tsp white pepper
Instructions
PREPARE THE CUCUMBER AND DILL
- Wash the cucumber, peel it, scoop the seeds out with a spoon, and coarsely grate it using the large holes of a box grater.Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. (This step is key - otherwise your tzatziki will be watery.)
- Rinse the fresh dill under cold water and pat dry. Remove any thick stems and finely chop the dill to yield 1/3 cup.
COMBINE ALL THE INGREDIENTS
- In a medium bowl, press the garlic and add the lemon juice. Let it sit for a minute to mellow that raw garlic bite. Then, add all the sauce ingredients: Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, chopped dill, pressed garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
- Taste and adjust salt, lemon, or garlic as needed.
CHILL FOR 2 HOURS
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (2 hours is even better). This helps the flavors meld together.
SERVE
- Stir before serving and drizzle a little olive oil on top if desired. Serve chilled as a dip, spread, or sauce.
- If chilled for a longer time, let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.