Fresh Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe Easy 5-Minute Greek Dip
A quick and easy homemade tzatziki sauce featuring fresh cucumber, garlic, dill, and creamy Greek yogurt. Perfect as a dip, sauce, or spread for a variety of dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber (about 8 oz / 225 g), peeled and grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: splash of red wine vinegar
- Optional: pinch of smoked paprika
Instructions
- Peel and grate one medium cucumber (about 8 oz / 225 g) using a box grater.
- Place the grated cucumber in a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Press down firmly on the grated cucumber to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240 ml) of full-fat Greek yogurt with 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- Fold in the drained cucumber, making sure it’s evenly distributed through the yogurt mixture.
- Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Salting and draining the cucumber is essential to avoid watery sauce. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best creamy texture. Letting the sauce chill for at least 30 minutes improves flavor melding. Optional ingredients like red wine vinegar or smoked paprika can add a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0.1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: tzatziki, Greek dip, homemade sauce, cucumber dip, garlic sauce, easy dip, healthy snack