Chilled Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A refreshing Greek sauce blending creamy yogurt, cooling cucumber, fresh garlic, dill, and lemon juice—perfect for dipping or topping grilled meats. This Greek recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Greek yogurt (full fat), cucumber, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Greek yogurt (full fat)
• 1 medium, peeled and grated cucumber
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 peeled and grated medium cucumber in a fine mesh sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and press to release excess water. Let drain 10 minutes, then squeeze cucumber with hands to remove remaining moisture.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, the drained grated cucumber, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil.
3. Step 3: Stir the mixture until smooth and well blended. Season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and adjust salt if needed.
4. Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld and chill.