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Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
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5 from 3 votes

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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Passive Time3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 3.5 cups
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Condiments, Sauces & Marinades
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword Gluten Free, Healthy, Low Sodium, Marinades & Sauces

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.