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Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

This easy homemade tzatziki recipe is creamy, refreshing, and ready in minutes. Perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce for grilled meats, gyros, and more.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Condiment, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 133 kcal

Equipment

  • Grater
  • Medium bowl
  • Lemon juicer
  • knife
  • - Cutting board

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 English cucumber shredded
  • 1 grated garlic clove or 2 small cloves
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp salt plus more as needed
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus additional for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill plus additional for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Squeeze the shredded cucumber in your hands to get rid of the liquid and add to a medium bowl.
  • Add the greek yogurt, grated garlic clove, lemon juice, salt, olive oil, and chopped parsley and dill. Mix and taste. Add additional salt if needed.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and additional dill before serving.
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