Greek Yogurt Tzatziki Sauce with Cucumber Dill
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Grate 1/2 cucumber into a clean kitchen towel or mesh bag. Squeeze out excess water thoroughly. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, the squeezed cucumber, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon light olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon dried dill. Mix until well blended and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Squeeze the cucumber well: There’s almost always more liquid than you think, and removing it keeps the sauce thick instead of watery.
Start mild and adjust: Add lemon, garlic, and salt gradually, then taste and tweak once everything is mixed.
Let it rest briefly: A short chill softens the garlic and helps the flavors blend.
Stir before serving: A quick stir brings the sauce back together after chilling.
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