Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt; 1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt, to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Tzatziki Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Tzatziki, the Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce, likely descends from similar yogurt-cucumber preparations found across the Ottoman and Persian world, related to dishes like Turkish cacik and Indian raita. It became closely tied to Greek cuisine, especially as an accompaniment to gyros and souvlaki.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and dill in a bowl.
2Stir in olive oil and season with salt.
3Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving.

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