Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

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I'm going to show you what I think is the best method for making this incredibly delicious Greek yogurt and garlic sauce. One of the world's great snacks, an all-purpose condiment, this is just good on so many things. I serve mine with some homemade pita bread. As always, enjoy!

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on April 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber, peeled and grated

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish

Directions

  1. Sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.

  2. Place yogurt into a separate bowl. Dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. Mix cucumber into yogurt. Add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.

  3. Stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Adjust all seasonings to taste.

  4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

49 Calories
3g Fat
3g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 49
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 47mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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