Wanderlust Kitchen's

Tzatziki Sauce

An authentic recipe for deliciously tangy Tzatziki from Athens, Greece
Yield1 quart (4 cups)
Prep Time15 min
Total Time15 min

  • 1 Cucumber
  • 3 cups Plain full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp White vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Dill, fresh
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt

  1. 1

    Grate the cucumber and drain through a fine mesh sieve overnight in the fridge.

  2. 2

    Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  3. 3

    Transfer the grated cucumber and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine. Serve chilled with pita bread for dipping.


  • For a vegan tzatziki and a dairy free tzatziki, use coconut milk yogurt instead of the Greek yogurt.