Tzatziki Sauce with Cucumber and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A refreshing Greek yogurt sauce blended with crisp cucumber, fresh dill, and garlic, perfect for dipping or as a complement to grilled meats and vegetables. This Greek recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, blends Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic cloves into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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, full fat Greek yogurt
• 1 small (about 6 oz), peeled and grated cucumber
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Grate 1 small peeled cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth until mostly dry.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, the grated cucumber, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
3. Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken to a creamy consistency.