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Learn how to make tzatziki sauce in 10 minutes or less! This authentic tzatziki recipe, made with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic, comes straight from the Greek island of Paros, and a few tips make all the difference. You’ll love how easy and versatile this Greek sauce is, you can serve it with some pita chips<\/a> and fresh veggies or use it over your gyros<\/a>, kebabs<\/a>, with fish<\/a>, or to dip your fries<\/a>, or to jazz up some mean dinner bowls! So many possibilities! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tzatziki recipe that will make yiayia smile! <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of all the Greek recipes<\/a> on this site, including Greek salad<\/a> and the ever-so-comforting moussaka<\/a>, tzatziki sauce is the one I go to most often. And if you have not tried this creamy Greek yogurt sauce before, you are in for a treat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few years ago, I came across a real-deal, authentic tzatziki sauce recipe from the Greek island of Paros where Stella Leonetti served it regularly in her restaurant called Rafeletti. My friend Cheryl Sternman Rule featured it in her book Yogurt Culture<\/a>, and I stayed pretty close to the original recipe, except I’ve pared it down for a smaller crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is tzatziki?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tzatziki is a creamy cucumber yogurt dip (or sauce) made from simple ingredients including strained yogurt (or Greek yogurt), cucumbers, garlic, and sometimes fresh herbs such as dill or mint. Traditionally, it is made from strained sheep or goat’s milk yogurt, but a full-fat Greek yogurt works just fine in this dip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe takes about 10 minutes or less to make, and it starts with grated cucumbers, which you need to drain very well, and mix with the yogurt, garlic, and herbs, if using. Some might think of this dip as something similar to sour cream, but if you’re wondering what tzatziki tastes like, it is slightly tangy, garlicky, and cool due to the use of cucumber and fresh herbs. And once you learn how to make it, you’ll be using it in all sorts of ways to elevate your meals or to simply serve as part of a mezze spread<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tzatziki sauce ingredients and important notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A few notes on what you need to make this recipe: <\/p>\n\n\n\n