Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce

I really liked this recipe. Never thought about putting mint into tzatziki and will admit I was skeptical but now I will ALWAYS use mint. I also didn't use Greek yogurt just a thick balkan and I also didn't bother draining it through the cheese cloth. With regard to the cucumber I just grated it and squeezed it dry as best i could with my hands. Maybe it was runnier than authentic tzatziki but nobody seemed to mind and definitely a lot less work. So yummy!

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Soo good, i could just eat it alone with a spoon! I down sized it because i knew we wouldn't need that whole amount. I used 1 cup nonfat greek yogurt and threw in a heaping large spoonful of lowfat sour cream in also. i prob only used about 1/2 of a large seedless cuke, diced really finely. i still kept to the garlic amount with about 2 tsp. a few squeezes of lemon, some salt and pepper. Awesomeness. I regretted the small amount later. We eat it originally with greek kabobs but the next night we were fighting over the leftovers with some grilled pork. I made a chimichurri to go with the pork and my husband mixed that and the tzatziki and was drooling thru the meal. thanks..

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Wunnerful... Had to make a second batch because I practically "taste-tested" the first into oblivion (tough job, but somebody had to do it)!!! This is simply delightful, thanks Rita, for another yummy recipe!

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I have made this so many times I've lost count, but have failed to review it. Well, it is a 5 star all the way. I have made it as a dip, I have drained the yogurt so far to use as a spread, and I have barley drained it and added tomatoes for a refreshing salad. I always cut my cucumbers to a small dice (don't care for the texture of the grated), then let set salted to drain. So, so good. Thank you Rita for the recipe.

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I really enjoyed this recipe. I made it according to the directions, but used dill in place of the mint because I did not have any mint. Next time, I'll remember to buy mint! Served it with grilled chicken kebobs and grilled pitas. So good! Will be making again. Thanks so much for posting.

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This was excellent...or rather will be. I'm making it to put on french fries for supper tomorrow. A 'recipe' a co-worker told me about. Hopefully I will still have some left! I also used greek yogurt. So much easier!! And omitted the mint. I may add a little pepper to the top of the completed dish but right now I'm eating this with a spoon!

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Yummy and easy. Served it with some thin sliced beef on naan bread with feta and tomatoes and made one of my favorites to go with it, " evelyn/athens Greek Potatoes (Oven-Roasted and Delicious!)" and it made a great meal. Close to gyro without freaking out my gyro hating partner, and she loved it. Thanks for a great recipe,

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Awesome. I wouldn't change anything! I made this for a large family gathering and everyone one from the kids on up loved it.

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Forgot to review this last year......FANTASTIC!! This is my "go to" tzatziki sauce. Used Greek yogurt and it was fabulous. Serve with my gyros every time. Thanks Rita!!

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Yummy! Thank you for another good recipe!

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I'm from Chicago and there are lots of gyro stands around. I never knew what was IN tsatsiki let alone how to make it. This sauce tastes and smells just like the ones I'm used to. It brings back lots of good memories. Definitely use Greek yogurt if you can. I found it at WalMart without much trouble. Now that I moved, I have to make my own gyros at home, and this recipe is tops.

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Great recipe. I used greek yogurt also, so eliminated the straining step. We loved this recipe. I made gyros last night and wanted to make my own tzatziki sauce and this was great. Thank you Rita for another great recipe.

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Another hit, Rita! I used Greek yogurt (no need to strain) and omitted the optionals. Perfection!

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This is good. I didn't use the optionals. I would make this again.

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Wonderful. We served this with a spicy curry! Cooled our mouths perfectly!

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If you're looking for a great-tasting, easy tzatziki sauce, look no further! I have tried making tzatziki before using other recipes and I was always a bit disappointed. I wondered if it was possible to get an authentic tasting sauce at home. Then I tried this recipe and I knew I found the one! I used Greek yogurt instead of just regular plain yogurt, so I didn't feel the need to strain it. It was plenty thick. I also didn't add the mint--personal preference. We have used this on gyros, Greek burgers, Greek meatloaf, and other various things. We all love it. Thanks for the recipe, Rita!

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This was so yummy! I used it with falafel on a pita and it was the perfect condiment. Made for Veg 'n Swap tag.

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A helpful trick I learned at Opa in Halifax ( amazing food!) Try putting your grated cucumber in a napkin or clean t-towel and ring it out. The juice can be saved in the refrigerator for the mornings that you can get rid of those bags under your eyes...It works! great recipe. Don't be afraid to use sour cream ( the thick stuff) or greek yogurt. It's thicker and won't require as much olive oil. I didn't care for the mint but I have a few bones to pick with mint.I prefer dill weed. The fresher the better. Although I have made it with cilantro( Chinese parsley) also.

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Fabulous! First time for kids eating Gyros. They were hesitant to try the Tzatziki sauce. I excepted them to skip the sauce but they kept adding more! I used much less cucumber because we hate the taste of cucumber. Served with "Gyros - an Authentic Recipe for Making Them at Home" and "Greek Pita Bread".

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Love this recipe! I just made it for the second time, and I can't wait to eat it again! I made it with Greek yogurt, just like some of the previous reviewers suggested. This made the Z sauce nice and thick and oh so yummy! My husband and I ate at a Greek restaurant a few nights ago, and both agreed this sauce was much better than the restaurant's sauce. Try it! You'll love it.

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