The best Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe! This easy tzatziki sauce is made with Greek yogurt, sour cream and fresh dill. It's thick and creamy (not watery) and so delicious.
Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a smaller bowl (to catch the water as it drains). Be sure that the strainer does not touch the bottom of the bowl and that there is at least 1-2 inches between them.
Put a coffee filter on top of the strainer.
Mix 1 cup Greek yogurt and ¼ cup sour cream together. Carefully scoop it onto the coffee filter/strainer and place it in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
Remove Water from Cucumber*
De-seed and grate your cucumber. Put it in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle with salt.
Let it sit on the counter for at least 2 hours, occasionally pushing out the excess water.
Assemble the Tzatziki
When you’re ready to make the sauce: squeeze out all excess water from cucumber by pushing it out while in the colander. Then get some thick paper towels, put cucumber in them and ring it out.
Put yogurt & sour cream mixture in a clean, dry mixing bowl. Add all ingredients except cucumber.
Once combined, stir in the cucumber and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to let flavors blend.
Serve with your favorite Mediterranean food like falafel or gyros.
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Notes
*Quicker Option - Note on Straining Sour Cream/YogurtYou can skip draining the water out of the yogurt and sour cream. Instead, shred the cucumbers and squeeze the water from the cucumber with paper towels or a tea towel (you don't have to let it sit & drain for 2 hours if you don't have time).We do this often. Some water will leak out as it's stored, but you can drain it off or mix it in.Ingredient Substitutions
Greek yogurt/sour cream. I have made this recipe with all these ingredients from fat free to full fat, and it always turns out amazing.
White Balsamic Vinegar. You can use any light colored vinegar such as apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, etc.
Garlic powder. Fresh minced garlic can be used in place of garlic powder.
Fresh Dill. If necessary you can substitute freeze-dried dill.
StoreStore in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.