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The Best Restaurant Style Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Easy & Fresh Tzatziki Sauce is a perfect sauce for gyros, grilled vegetables and meat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dip, sauce
Cuisine: American, greek

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Sour Cream or Plain Yogurt
  • 1/2 Cucumber, shredded and drained
  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced
  • 3 tbsp. Fresh Dill, chopped
  • 1-2 tsp. Oregano
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. sugar or honey
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp. each White Wine Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. Fresh Lemon

Method
 

  1. Start by grating the cucumber using a box grater. Squeeze out any excess moisture.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, start by adding the salt first and then add in all of the vinegars and lemon juice. Stir until the salt has dissolved into the acids.
  3. Add in the dried oregano, minced garlic, fresh dill, yoghurt, agave, grated cucumber and olive oil
  4. Add the extra virgin olive oil
  5. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
  6. Season the tzatziki with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
  7. Serve the tzatziki as a dip with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a sauce to accompany grilled meats, kebabs, or roasted vegetables