Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

Super creamy and delicious homemade Tzatziki (pronounced, Tsaht-ZEE-kee) is easy and delicious. Great as a healthy dip, sauce for grilled protein, or spread for sandwiches. This easy homemade Tzatziki sauce is thick, rich, and creamy. Flavored with garlic, lemon, mint, and dill. Just Amazing! Don’t forget to read the tips on how to make the BEST NO runny Tzatziki or NO bland Tzatziki!

However you pronounce it, this is really simple to make, and SUPER delicious. A popular condiment served at many Mediterranean restaurants, Tzatziki is the perfect complement to dishes such as these Falafel or Tofu gyros, or alongside Turmeric rice. My family loves Mediterranean food and healthy, fresh, delicious ingredients and flavors. It’s the kind of food you can feel good about eating! Cool and creamy cucumber yogurt sauce that is perfect on salads, pitas, or for dipping your favorite veggies or even eating by the spoonful!

Is Tzatziki sauce/ dip good for you?

Yes! The primary ingredients in Tzatziki are Greek yogurt and cucumbers. Greek yogurt is high in protein, packed with calcium, and also an excellent source of potassium, protein, zinc, and vitamins B6 and B12. It is also low in cholesterol and calories. In addition, Greek yogurt contains probiotic cultures which promote digestive health.

A lot of people seem to be under the impression that being a vegetarian is totally restrictive and boring and all about the things you can’t eat. Untrue! Eating meatless opens up so many possibilities! Take this Tzatziki sauce/ dip for example.

What does Tzatziki mean in Greek?

Although Tzatziki sauce is undeniably Greek, the actual word Tzatziki comes from the Turkish word Cacık (“kind of edible herb”) which in turn comes from the Armenian word Cacıg.