Tzatziki Recipe

Tzatziki is one of the easiest homemade sauces you can make—just grate, squeeze, stir, and chill. With only a handful of fresh ingredients and no cooking required, it comes together in minutes and delivers bright, refreshing flavor that elevates anything from grilled meats to veggie platters. Its simplicity and versatility make it a go‑to staple for quick meals, meal prep, or effortless entertaining.

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is one of the easiest homemade sauces you can make—just grate, squeeze, stir, and chill.

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Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Dip, Sauce

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cucumber, grated and water squeezed out
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 juice of half a lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped *optional*

Equipment

• Grater

Method

 

1. Grate ½ cucumber and squeeze out water. Add this to 1 cup Greek yogurt, along with the juice of ½ lemon, salt and pepper to taste, and optionally, 1-2 tbsp fresh dill. Combine well and chill.
You can substitute dried dill.