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a bowl with homemade tzatziki with greek yogurt

Homemade Tzatziki Recipe

This homemade tzatziki with Greek yogurt is creamy, garlicky, fresh, and exactly the kind of easy healthy sauce that you will want to put on grilled chicken ,steak and grilled vegetables. The perfect bbq side.

Course Snack
Cuisine Greek
Keyword homemade tzatziki
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup / 240 g Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated
  • 1 –2 garlic cloves finely grated or minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon each of fresh dill and or mint finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil optional

Instructions

  1. Grate the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater.
  2. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towel. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt to a medium bowl.
  4. Stir in the cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil if using.
  5. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, garlic, or herbs as needed.
  6. Cover and chill for at least 20–30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve with pita, grilled meat, vegetables, bowls, wraps, or roasted potatoes.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

For a stronger garlic flavor, use 2 cloves. For a milder tzatziki, start with 1 small clove and add more after tasting.

The tzatziki will thicken and become more flavorful as it chills. If it releases a little liquid in the fridge, simply stir before serving.