Tzatziki sauce can only be as good as the ingredients used. High quality extra-virgin olive oil, full-fat greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lemon juice, crisp cucumbers, and fresh (not dried) dill will all make for an amazing Tzatziki sauce. Store bought lemon juice and bottom shelf olive oil have no place in an authentic Tzatziki sauce recipe. Simple, quality, fresh ingredients are what make this recipe so exceptional.
Fresh Dill Substitutes:
We highly recommend fresh dill. However, if you need to substitute, you can replace with 1 teaspoon of dried dill. You can also substitute with fresh mint leaves or parsley.
Yogurt Options for Tzatziki Sauce:
The flavor is in the fat! We used and recommend full-fat greek yogurt. However, you can use any plain yogurt.
Bottled vs. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice:
Store bought, bottled lemon juice truly will not do in a homemade Tzatziki sauce. This recipe really needs the flavor and brightness from freshly squeezed lemons. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious Greek inspired recipes:
Sheet Pan Greek Chicken and Veggie BakeLamb Meatball GyrosSimple Greek SaladGreek Tortellini Salad
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