Tzatziki Sauce
by Sommer Collier — last updated on Aug 18, 2024 
This wonderfully bright and zesty Tzatziki Sauce recipe makes the perfect dip for pita and the creamiest dressing for any wrap or salad.
This Creamy Tzatziki Dip Is Your New Favorite Sauce
If we had to depict the whole of the Mediterranean by flavor, we would include tzatziki sauce dolloped inside a lamb gyro, and a salad topped with fresh feta and drizzled in olive oil straight from the vineyard.
Is your mouth watering yet? If you answered yes, then this homemade Tzatziki Recipe is a must for you!
Sommer’s Recipe Notes
Tzatziki Sauce is the perfect balance of cool cucumber, creamy yogurt, and delicious crunchy dill. I love this sauce and it definitely deserves a spot in everyone’s fridge!
Why You’ll Love This Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
- Bold flavors – From the fresh lemon juice to the pungent garlic, this dip is packed with bold flavors.
- Versatile – Use this tzatziki as a dip for pita bread or fresh veggies, spread it on sandwiches or drizzle it over your favorite salad.
- Easy to make – This sauce comes together in just a few minutes using a handful of simple, easy-to-find ingredients!
You can make big batches of this tzatziki sauce and jazz up your meals throughout the week!
Ingredients and Tips
- Greek yogurt – Use a Greek yogurt to make the creamy tangy base of this sauce.
- Cucumber – I prefer English cucumber, but you can also use the Persian variety, to add texture to this sauce.
- Dill – Use fresh dill for a bold herby note.
- Garlic – You can use as much or as little garlic as you like!
- Lemon – You’ll need both the zest and the juice for bright fresh flavor.
Recipe Variations and Dietary Swaps
- Spicy – Stir in some chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper to make this tzatziki sauce spicy.
- Chunky style – Instead of shredded cucumbers, coarsely chop them for an extra chunky texture.
- Paprika – For a smoky twist, sprinkle in some paprika.
How To Make Authentic Tzatziki Sauce
I like to add – what I consider – just the right amount of lemon juice to the sauce. But feel free to add another squeeze or two after tasting the original recipe, if you like a bit more of a tart kick.
Find the full Spicy Tzatziki Sauce recipe with detailed instructions and storage tips in the printable form at the bottom of the post!
Storage Notes
- Storing Leftovers – Keep this dip tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serving Suggestions
When you think of tzatziki, it’s hard not to envision the crisp, cool flavors of Greek cuisine—perfectly paired with Mediterranean staples like souvlaki, gyros, and roasted lamb.
This creamy, herb-infused sauce adds a refreshing twist to a variety of dishes—from drizzling it over grilled vegetables and kebabs to using it as a zesty spread in wraps and sandwiches, the options are endless!
Pair it with Chicken Gyro Salad, Homemade Lamb Gyros, Best Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes and homemade falafel!
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is low carb, keto, gluten-free, and vegetarian. You can adjust the level of fat by using low-fat or full-fat yogurt.
Traditionally, tzatziki is served at room temperature. You can also enjoy straight from the fridge, but definitely don’t warm it up!
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Shred the cucumber with a cheese grater. Zest and juice the lemon. Then chop the dill and garlic.
- Set out a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well. Then salt and pepper as needed. You can also add additional lemon juice if you so desire.
This sauce is so totally delicious! Love it on chicken pita wraps and it’s good as a snack/dip with pita wedges and veggies!
I have made this sauce so many times and I had to come say how much I love it! It is great on anything grilled, as a dip or even a marinade! Love it!
This elevates all my mediterranean recipes and just tastes so lovely
Followed recipes for the Gyros and the Tzatziki Sauce. The instructions were great but for me the zest of one lemon and tablespoon of lemon juice was too much for 1 cup of Yogurt. The next day I added a tiny bit of sugar and mint to cut the tartness so that I could eat the Gyros once again. It was much better. I know that in authentic Tzatziki Sauce, a vinegar or red wine vinegar is used in a recipe of 2 cups of Yogurt. Probably 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice would have been enough.
One of our go to snacks! So easy and so tasty!
This is so good!! My family like it!! Can’t wait to make it again!
I read a few recipes that how to make tzatziki sauce but when I read your recipe I didn’t think it would be so easy to make tzatziki sauce. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I could eat tzatziki on everything!
It was so good and so easy to make! Amazing!
I love tzatziki sauce! It’s one of my favorite dips for veggies!
Perfect for our Greek themed book club meeting! Such a delicious classic!