Summary
If you enjoy Greek food, you probably love tzatziki – a sauce made from Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and herbs. It’s a delicious dressing, dipping sauce, and a must-have for your next gyro or Cava-inspired rice + grain bowl night at home.
Your grocery list
Produce
- Cucumber (use seedless, if you don’t want to have seeds in your tzatziki or if you don’t feel like doing the extra work of cutting around/picking them out)
- Mint
- Dill
- Garlic
- Lemons
Dairy
- Whole milk plain Greek yogurt (the thicker, the better – you want something to balance the moisture being added from the cucumber and lemon juice)
Pantry Items/Seasonings
- Salt
- Pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Dried oregano
Equipment/tools you’ll need
- Vegetable peeler
- Grater
- Cheesecloth, for draining excess moisture from the cucumber (a clean dish towel will work)
- Mixing bowl
- Mason jar or Tupperware, for storage
Ways to enjoy tzatziki
- With pita chips
- Add it to a gyro
- Pair it with a lamb burger or lamb chops
- Top your next Mediterranean-style rice bowl or salad with it
- Use it as a dipping sauce for lamb meatballs
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