Tzatziki is a delicious yogurt sauce that has a fresh and filling flavor. With greek yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and garlic, this rich sauce is a versatile condiment great on lamb burgers or as a delicious dip with pita chips. For a quick and scrumptious lunch, spread Tzatziki on toast and top with pickled onions. Once you make this incredible sauce you will find any excuse to incorporate it into a meal.

lemon juice, yogurt, garlic, pepper, salt, dill, cucumber

some cucumber shredded in a a paper towel and some on a mandolin

What do you need to make Easy Tzatziki Sauce:

Equipment:

Cheese grater or mandolin
Colander
Cheesecloth or paper towel

Time:

15 minutes

Dairy:

2 cups thick whole milk Greek yogurt (5%)

Produce:

1 cup finely grated cucumber (1-2 medium-sized cucumbers)
2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoon chopped dill

Pantry:

1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

some cucumber shredded in a a paper towel

Start by lining a colander with a paper towel or cheesecloth. Next, grate the cucumber using a cheese grater or a mandolin. Once the cucumber is grated, salt the cucumber shreds and place them inside the colander. Leave the cucumber in the calendar for 10 minutes, allowing some liquid to drain off. Using your hands, squeeze out any extra liquid from the cucumber and place the cucumber into a bowl.

Add the full-fat Greek yogurt, chopped garlic, lemon juice, freshly ground pepper, and dill. Mix all of the ingredients until they’re fully incorporated.

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

The scalloped rimmed bowl in the picture is one I made a few years ago. It was hand build and fired in a gas kiln. I only made a few in this style, but since I have started using it in recipe pictures.... I think I might make a few more. You can see more of my work at Riverdale Pottery Collective

Tzatziki toast with pickled onions is one of my favorites for a quick and easy lunch or snack. Check out how to pickle onions and discover a fantastic flavor boasting kitchen staple.

tzatziki in a bowl and on toast, topped with pickled onions

More Flavor-Boosters

My go-to flavor boosters are an effortless solution for preparing delicious meals in the kitchen. With a handful of sauces and spreads readily available in the refrigerator, I can whip up mouthwatering dishes with minimal planning or effort. I have a range of flavor-boosting recipes, including pickled onions, marinated feta with oil, lemon and rosemary, pickled daikon radish, and mustard shallot dressing. Give them a try and elevate your meals with a burst of flavor!

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