Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
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I am not a fan of GMOs’, food additives or preservatives. I try my best to make most things from scratch if I can. Not only is it much healthier 💚 to make homemade but you’re also in charge of what and how much you put in your recipes. It’s also pretty rewarding to make your own… well it is to me.
 
In my teens, when I was first introduced to Greek cuisine, I always ordered a menu item that came with Tzatziki Sauce. I remember my girlfriends and I making jokes 😂 about “10 things to do to Stay Single” and one of them was, of course, eating that sauce!
 
One day at the grocery store, I was going to get a store-bought tzatziki sauce and peaked at the label. My eyes probably grew to twice their normal size. I couldn’t believe how much salt 🧂 was in it plus all the “other ingredients” – when you try to pronounce them, you sound like you’re on some sort of medication and your mouth doesn’t move the way it should. I put it back on the shelf, went to get an English cucumber, yogurt, dill, garlic and lemon… the end of store-bought tzatziki!
 
This Homemade Tzatziki Sauceis not only super easy to make but also very healthy. Yes, there’s a lot of garlic 🧄 in it but if you don’t mind THE breath or if you already have enough friends and min a relationship, you’re good to go! It goes so well with many dishes such as Chicken Gyros, Lamb Kofta as well as Greek Ouzo Pork Kebabs, and others.
 
Delicious, with unbelievably fresh flavor, this classic Greek sauce is a winner 🥇! Make this healthy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce… you’ll love it!
Bon Appétit!🍽
 
Here are some Greek and Mediterranean recipes for you to enjoy…😀
Chicken Gyros
Mediterranean Fish Fillet with Tapenade
Prawn Saganaki
Mediterranean Lemon Olive Chicken
Greek Salad
Mediterranean Eggplant Casserole
Greek Dolmades with Avgolemono Sauce
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Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

This classic Tzatziki Sauce goes so well with many proteins such as lamb, beef, chicken as well as with seafood like calamari!
5 from 3 votes
Servings 3.5 cups

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Passive Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 large English cucumber, peeled
  • coarse sea salt, as needed
  • 2 cups plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 4 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped tips & tricks
  • 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)

Directions
 

  • Using the larger holes of the grater, grate cucumber over a bowl and then chop cucumber finely if needed; transfer to a fine sieve. Sprinkle on kosher salt evenly and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer cucumber to a cheese cloth and squeeze out the excess water; set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill and pepper. Add the strained cucumber and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle a little more fresh chopped dill on top.

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