Tsatziki (or tzatziki!) is a super versatile and easy sauce or dip that you'll find on every table in a Greek restaurant. It also happens to be super easy to make in around just 10 minutes. Simply mix Greek yogurt with cucumber, garlic, dill and lemon juice for a go-to healthy sauce that's equally as delicious on souvlaki, with grilled meats and potatoes or on its on as a dip.
In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, crushed garlic, dill and lemon juice until well combined.
1 cup Greek yogurt, ½ medium cucumber, ½ clove garlic, 2 tablespoons dill, ½ lemon
Empty into a serving dish and smooth the top a little.
Just before serving, drizzle over the olive oil and scatter/grind over the pepper. Then garnish with a little extra dill. Serve alongside Greek style main dishes or as a dip with pita chips or warm pita bread.
½ tablespoon olive oil, 1 pinch black pepper, a little extra fresh dill
Notes
For a thicker tsatziki: Traditionally, tsatziki/tzatziki is made with thick strained yogurt. If you like you can 'strain' the yogurt on paper towels in a sieve or colander while you prepare the other ingredients.Also, grate the cucumber instead of dicing it. Then squeeze out as much excess water as possible before adding to the tsatziki. If you can't find dill: You can substitute fresh mint, dried oregano or even fresh coriander.Garlic: You might have to experiment a little to find the 'sweet spot' as far as the amount goes. Remember it's raw garlic so go easy at first and add more if you then want to. I tend to go for no more than half a large clove. If the clove is smaller I might add a full clove or even a bit more.Ideas for serving tsatziki: Tsatziki is a wonderfully versatile dip/sauce that goes with any kind of meat in pita bread (souvlaki, gyro wraps, Middle Eastern kebabs etc.), meatballs, Greek chicken and potatoes, Greek lamb, burgers and more. You can also serve it on its own as a dip with warm pita bread or pita chips or similar.Or serve it on a mezze plate with more Greek style appetizers. Also check out this list of what to eat with tzatziki with over 50 creative ideas!Storing: You can keep tzatziki well covered or in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Stir again before serving. It isn't really suitable for freezing.