Fresh Summer Tzatziki Sauce
This creamy tzatziki sauce is perfect for enhancing summer meals. Use it as a dip for pita, a dressing for grilled vegetables, or as a spread in sandwiches.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Servings: 4 to 6
Full Ingredient List
- 1/2 cup finely grated cucumber
- 1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Tzatziki Sauce
Tools and Equipment
- Kitchen Towel
- Box Grater
- Lemon Juicer
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | finely grated cucumber | Finely grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess water | |
| 1 cup | thick whole milk Greek yogurt | ||
| 1 tablespoon | fresh lemon juice | ||
| 1/2 tablespoon | extra-virgin olive oil | ||
| 1 | garlic clove | grated | |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh dill | chopped | |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh mint | chopped, optional | |
| 1/4 teaspoon | sea salt |
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out a bit of the excess water.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint, if using. Chill until ready to use.
Additional Information
Notes: This tzatziki sauce can be served with a variety of dishes and is a great way to utilize fresh summer produce. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.