Best Tzatziki Sauce

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This homemade tzatziki sauce recipe is a creamy condiment with its roots in Greece and Turkey. It is best served cold and works well alongside appetizers and entrées alike. Easily made vegan and dairy-free. From my book The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.

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I was first introduced to tzatziki sauce in my early 20s during a trip to Amsterdam. Ive craved the refreshing taste of this sauce ever since!

Tzatziki is simply one of the best recipe creations in existence. The flavors are tangy, bright, and refreshing, yet rich and complex at the same time. It suits a wide variety of dishes and is nutrient-dense to boot! What’s not to love?

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🥒 What is Tzatziki?

Tzatziki is a light and creamy yogurt-based condiment used as a sauce or a dip. It has both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern roots and different variations can be found in many cultures. It’s typically served alongside appetizers or as a side dish itself.

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🧂 How-to Use Tzatziki

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🔪 How-to Make Tzatziki

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💭 Frequently Asked Questions

Can this be made vegan or dairy-free?

Most certainly! I prefer cashew-based yogurts with this recipe, but oat milk-based and coconut-based yogurts work well, too.

How do I store Tzatziki?

This tzatziki recipe keeps well for up to one week in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

My tzatziki usually comes out watered down-tasting. Any tips for preventing this?

Yes! Excess moisture is usually the result of using grated cucumber that hasn’t been drained well enough. To prevent this, ensure your cucumber is well drained by squeezing it until no liquid drains out. This is a must for the best possible results!

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Easy Tzatziki Sauce

4.90 from 109 votes
This homemade tzatziki sauce recipe is a creamy condiment with its roots in Greece and Turkey. It is best served cold and works well alongside appetizers and entrées alike. Easily made vegan and dairy-free. From my book The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.
Author: Kristen Wood
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 11/2 cups plain Greek yogurt or regular full-fat yogurt for vegan or dairy-free use cashew-based yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
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Instructions

  • Grate the cucumber into a mixing bowl, then squeeze and drain out as much excess liquid as you can using your hands or a cheesecloth.
  • Add the yogurt, dill, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to the cucumber. Mix to combine.
  • Serve right away or keep stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Notes

Serve alongside my Jackfruit Gyros!
Serve alongside Air Fryer Falafel!
From my book The Vegetarian Family Cookbook”, sold everywhere books are sold.
Also see: Foods That Start With Y.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 1mg
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6 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I love falafel and this is always my go to recipe for the perfect yogurt dipping sauce to pair with them.

  2. 5 stars
    What a great recipe! This really is the BEST tzatziki sauce, and I love making it with Greek yogurt. Another winner from Mon and Spoon and Yum!

  3. 5 stars
    Oh yum! Such a delicious and creamy sauce. I love that you included options to make it vegan and dairy-free.