Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce with Dill Mint and Greek Yogurt
A creamy fresh tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt cucumber garlic dill and mint. Perfect for grilled meats wraps grain bowls or dipping pita.
Equipment
- Box grater
- Mixing bowl
- Microplane or garlic grater
- Chef knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt about 180 g
- ¼ cup mayonnaise about 60 g
- ½ cup grated cucumber squeezed dry about 70 g
- 2 garlic cloves finely grated about 6 g
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped about 6 g
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped about 6 g
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil about 14 g
- 1 to 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice about 15 to 22 g
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt about 3 g
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible so the sauce stays thick and creamy.
- Finely chop the dill and mint. Grate the garlic using a microplane so it blends smoothly into the sauce.
- In a medium bowl combine the Greek yogurt mayonnaise grated cucumber garlic dill mint lemon juice olive oil and salt.
- Stir until the mixture becomes smooth and evenly combined.
- Taste the sauce and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to come together before serving.
Notes
Chef tips
Always squeeze the cucumber well. Excess moisture will thin the sauce.
Use thick Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture. Substitutions You can use full fat or low fat Greek yogurt.
Fresh parsley can replace mint if needed. Variations Add a pinch of grated lemon zest for extra brightness.
Stir in a small spoon of grated shallot for deeper flavor.
Storage and reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving. Make ahead guidance This sauce actually improves after sitting for several hours in the refrigerator. Serving ideas Serve with grilled chicken lamb or roasted vegetables.
Drizzle over grain bowls wraps or falafel.
Use thick Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture. Substitutions You can use full fat or low fat Greek yogurt.
Fresh parsley can replace mint if needed. Variations Add a pinch of grated lemon zest for extra brightness.
Stir in a small spoon of grated shallot for deeper flavor.
Storage and reheating
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving. Make ahead guidance This sauce actually improves after sitting for several hours in the refrigerator. Serving ideas Serve with grilled chicken lamb or roasted vegetables.
Drizzle over grain bowls wraps or falafel.
Nutrition
Serving: 50gCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.2mg
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