Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
A simple yet delicious tzatziki yogurt sauce is made up of the essentials, in the right portions, to make a fresh and satisfying sauce that elevates any meal. This recipe is my quick, go-to tzatziki sauce that can be whipped up in just a couple of minutes.
I’ve made tubs of tzatziki yogurt sauce in my life. That’s because I grew up in a household where yogurt accompanied most meals. I’ve made plenty of variations of yogurt dips to spruce up the flavor including yogurt sauces with garlic, shallots, cucumbers, mint, herbs, etc., etc.
This tzatziki recipe, though, is my go-to for a yogurt dip and sauce that’s the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes like chicken kabob, roasted vegetables, or any Mediterranean or Middle-eastern meal.
This post is about how to make a simple and delicious tzatziki yogurt sauce.
Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
What are the tzatziki sauce ingredients?
To make this recipe, you will need:
- Yogurt (regular or greek)
- Mediterranean cucumber (also known as Persian cucumber)
- Mint
- Garlic salt
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice (optional)
How do you make this tzatziki sauce recipe?
- First, grate the cucumber with a grater. Squeeze out any excess liquid from the cucumbers and set aside.
- In a small to medium bowl, add the yogurt.
- Add the cucumber, garlic salt, and olive oil.
- Chop up the mint and add it to the yogurt mixture. Stir until combined.
Can I make any substitutions?
Yes! You can make substitutions for most of the ingredients, for instance:
- Cucumber: You can substitute an English or American cucumber for the Mediterranean cucumber if you don’t have one or you cannot find one in your local market.
- Garlic salt: Feel free to substitute the garlic salt for one clove of fresh garlic (minced) and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Mint: If you do not have fresh mint on hand, you can use 2 teaspoons of dried mint instead.
How do I store cucumber yogurt sauce?
Store any leftover tzatziki sauce in an airtight container like a jar and place it in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5 days.
If you like this recipe, it goes excellent with these favorites: Savory Beef and Peppers Dutch Oven Stew Recipe, Easiest Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe, Fluffy and Simple Basmati Rice Recipe | The Only Recipe You Need, and Scrumptious Beef Puff Pastry.
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This post was about how to make a simple and delicious tzatziki yogurt sauce.
Tzatziki Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1-2 Mediterranean cucumber grated to make about ½ cup
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber with a grater (it should make about a ½ cup of grated cucumber). Now, squeeze out any excess liquid from the cucumber and set aside.Rinse and chop up the mint, set aside.
- In a small to medium bowl, add the yogurt. Add the cucumber, garlic salt, olive oil, mint (and lemon juice if you are using it).
- Stir until combined. Enjoy!
Notes
Can I make any substitutions?
Yes! You can make substitutions for most of the ingredients. For instance:- Cucumber: You can substitute an English or American cucumber for the Mediterranean cucumber if you don't have one or you cannot find one in your local market. Just be sure to grate enough to make about a 1/2 cup.
- Garlic salt: Feel free to substitute the garlic salt for one clove of fresh garlic (minced) and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Mint: If you do not have fresh mint on hand, you can use 2 teaspoons of dried mint instead.
I made this recipe last week. It was by far, the best tzatziki sauce I’ve had. The mint, for me, really added the flavor I was looking for. I used it with the beef puff pastry recipe, had plenty left over and I’ve been using it on some grilled chicken as well.
Hi Mark, so glad to hear you enjoyed the tzatziki sauce. Thank you for sharing!
Best tzatziki sauce recipe! My whole family loved it! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, Thalia!