Why We Love This Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
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! Tzatziki Sauce is a perfect balance of cool cucumber, yummy yogurt, and delicious dill. The creamy yogurt soothes your palette, balancing the flavors of spicy dishes.
Ingredients You Need
Salt & Pepper – Add to taste. Plain Greek Yogurt – The creamy base with a marvelous tangy flavor. English Cucumber – This adds a bit of texture to your gyro sauce. Lemon – Use both the zest and the juice for a bright fresh flavor. Olive Oil – To add depth of flavor, and a silky quality. Dill – A bold herby note. Garlic – Add a little or a lot: You can always add more if you like extra garlicky flavor.
How To Make The Best Tzatziki Dip
Cover the bowl tightly and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. As the ingredients sit together the sauce becomes more and more flavorful!
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! Here are a few of our favorite recipes to drizzle, spread, and dip tzatziki on.
Chicken Gyro Salad Homemade Lamb Gyros Best Chicken Shawarma Wrap Best Beef Shawarma Greek Burgers Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes Grilled Chicken Gyro Salad Sweet Potato Falafel Chicken Souvlaki Saucy Greek Lemon Meatballs (Keftedes)
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