Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Dorie Greenspan’s classic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a versatile condiment that’s super simple to prepare. Use as a dip, sauce or even a salad dressing!
Greek Tzatziki Sauce
This Friday, the French Fridays with Dorie crew and I packed our bags and took a journey out of France and into Greece to nibble on veggies with a light and summery cucumber and yogurt dip. Tzatziki is a simple recipe composed of Greek yogurt, minced cucumber, lemon, garlic, dill, and mint. Refreshing and healthy, this tzatziki or Greek Yogurt Sauce is perfect for casual noshing on the patio before dinner yet gourmet enough to serve to company.
How to Make a Greek Yogurt Sauce
- Using Greek yogurt eliminated the step of draining the regular stuff, but both work well.
- A cup of minced, salted then squeezed dry English cucumber was mixed with 2 cups of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, dill and mint.
- Dorie suggested using tzatziki to top sandwiches, burgers or even as the dressing for a tomato salad. I stocked up on lovely summer veggies and served it with crudites.
- I found this rather bland at first try, so decided to give it some time in the fridge to allow the garlic, et al., to infuse into the dip. It was much improved hours later.
I’d use this Greek tzatziki sauce as a taming influence on a boldly flavored sandwich or as a dip for a spicy chip. I have never been a huge fan of tzatziki, so even though this certainly was an excellent recipe (my fellow Doristas will attest to that), I doubt I’ll be making it again any time soon…
PS…I left out the mint due to you know who’s food proclivities! But totally forgot that the cukes would also be a deal-breaker!
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Dorie Greenspan's Tzatziki
A classic Greek yogurt sauce with garlic, herbs and yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 cups greek yogurt or regular yogurt, drained overnight in a colander lined with cheesecloth over a bowl
- 1 cup coarsely grated cucumber (seedless)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2–3 garlic cloves (split, germ removed and minced)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate cucumber, add ½ teaspoon salt and let it sit for 30 minutes. Drain well and add it to a bowl together with the yogurt.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well, check for seasonings and serve cold.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 39Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 37mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
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59 Comments on “Greek Tzatziki Sauce”
It was a nice way to dress up yogurt 🙂
The veggies go so well with it, but I had it with chicken. Couldn´t believe it was yogurt and not some fatty soft cheese. Looks wonderful Liz! Enjoy the weekend!
I appreciate your sharing this recipe, Liz. It actually looks and sounds quite refreshing. Perfect for a summer dip for crudite =)
We’ve been away for a few days with spotty Wifi so I haven’t been chatting. This spread/dip is really one of my favourites, it’s so refreshing particularly served with BBQ’d meat. It’s a summer staple for us.
I love the beautiful pictures and your food ideas. My problem is a need for a printable recipe. Martha Stewart has a recipe with ads all over it. The other cook you referred readers to does not have a recipe just an ad for her book. I hope you do not continue with this format. I really enjoy your ideas and recipes alone. The other sites are not user friendly.
The publishers have asked us not to publish Dorie’s recipe unless it’s already been published. Most times, I can find it on-line, but this was one exception. Sorry for the inconvience, Nora!
Thanks for the response, I love this site and will continue to work with it.
Oh, tzatziki, I love you. I slather this stuff on everything in the summer!
Eating tzaziki is one of my favorite things. I really should make it more often, because I love it!
Sorry this wasn’t your favorite. I really liked it, but I was so hungry by the time we had dinner I would’ve enjoyed anything.
I LOVE Tzatziki! Yours sounds delicious. ah picky eaters, haha 😉
I always forget about this dip. I have some cukes from the garden to use. Apps on the patio tonight!
Wonderful dip , Lizzy ! Goes well with some summer veggies and a refreshing accompaniment to meaty meals .
I enjoy Tsatziki and this looks like a great recipe! You amaze me Liz – always making it look so easy and pretty!
I love tzatziki and make it all the time in the summer, but I honestly don’t think I have ever followed a recipe! I go crazy with the garlic and do as you did, dip vegetables in it.
This does sound like a lovely dip!
My family loves Tzatziki served with chicken Kabobs. I’ve never used Greek yogurt, on my list to try.
Such a lovely dip and perfect for snacking on some summer veggies.
I do love dill, and once it warms up again here something cold and creamy will be welcome:@)
Wish I could have found some fresh dill too…. Yours is so pretty.
I love tzatziki as a dip for pita chips though I’ve never though to add fresh dill. Wonderful idea!
I can just imagine sitting outside on a super hot day, eating huge bowls of crunchy veggies dipped in this cool yoghurt dip. Who needs hot food?