Tzatziki is my desert island sauce. It’s the sauce I keep stocked in my fridge every summer. The sauce that goes well with everything. And the best thing about tzatziki? It’s so easy to make! This was the first recipe I ever published on Live Eat Learn (back in 2015)! It has since been whipped up in thousands of kitchens all over the world. Yours next?
The main ingredients In Tzatziki
Greek Yogurt: To make homemade tzatziki, you’ll need to get yourself some good, plain Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is higher in protein than traditional yogurt and has a more tart flavor perfect for tzatziki. Cucumber: You can opt to grate or dice the cucumber (I prefer grated)! We’ll sprinkle this with salt before mixing everything up to help draw moisture from the cucumber! An Acid: Either fresh lemon juice or white vinegar balance things out with a pop of sour. Garlic: The recipe calls for 2 cloves, but the garlic-lovers can measure this with their hearts. Dill: Fresh dill is an absolute must for making tzatziki! Fresh mint is often also added, and can be tossed in as well if you want a more refreshing flavor. Salt & Pepper: I like to taste the tzatziki and add these as needed. I typically add about 1/4 teaspoon of each!
Your healthy back pocket sauce
This sauce became a favorite of mine while I was studying nutrition, because not only is it packed with flavor, but it’s also healthy! To really know if tzatziki is healthy, you’ve got to look at its main ingredient – Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a healthy nutrition powerhouse, containing more protein than its traditional yogurt counterpart. Add to that the fiber-packed cucumber and antioxidant-heavy lemon juice and you have yourself a healthy tzatziki sauce!
Try it with…
Tzatziki is great as a veggie or bread dip, but it can also be used in a number of Mediterranean inspired recipes!
Roasted Chickpea Gyros are my go-to for busy weeknights. The tzatziki balances out the spicy chickpeas! Mediterranean Roasted Veggies are a colorful side I love to serve with a bowl of tzatziki. My Baked Falafel is the ultimate vessel to enjoy tzatziki with.
P.S. for a fun twist on this classic tzatziki, try my homemade tzatziki with feta cheese! Fun fact: This was the very first recipe posted on Live Eat Learn! Here’s a photo from way back when I first published it. Thanks so much for stopping by and for making easy recipes like this tzatziki possible.
