Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki sauce is an incredibly refreshing and delicious dip or side dish that's easy to make with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon, and herbs.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
49 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.
Step 2
Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
Step 3
Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.
Step 4
For best results, cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.

Ingredients

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced

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