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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.
I was first introduced to tzatziki sauce in my early 20s during a trip to Amsterdam. I’ve 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?
🥒 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.
Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.
Fantastic tzatziki recipe, thank you so much for sharing!
I’ve never tried Tzatziki sauce before but now I’m excited to make it.
I love falafel and this is always my go to recipe for the perfect yogurt dipping sauce to pair with them.
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!
This tzatziki sauce was so flavorful and just like the one at the restaurant! So delicious!
Oh yum! Such a delicious and creamy sauce. I love that you included options to make it vegan and dairy-free.