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Once upon a time, I was a young and unadventurous eater who didn’t want to try anything new. One day, I decided to try my first\u00a0gyro<\/a>. Had I known what the tzatziki sauce was, I’m sure I would have politely declined it. Instead, naively thinking that the white sauce was ranch dressing, I asked for double the normal amount. I realized my mistake at the first bite, but to my surprise I wasn’t upset about it. The sauce was creamy, herbaceous, bright and refreshing. It caught my attention, and it’s held it ever since.<\/p>\n

Today, I think this is the best tzatziki recipe to use throughout the summertime. It’s there for me when I need a creamy dip for pita bread or an all-purpose sauce for grilled meat and vegetables. I honestly can’t imagine my life without it!<\/p>\n

What is tzatziki?<\/h2>\n

Tzatziki is a sauce made with yogurt, salted cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and fresh herbs like dill or mint. It’s a staple of Greek cuisine and you’ll find it served alongside many Mediterranean recipes<\/a>, like kabobs and gyros. Traditional tzatziki is made with goat or sheep’s milk yogurt, but we use full-fat Greek yogurt because it’s easier to find at the grocery store\u2014and because the sauce is just as delicious.<\/p>\n

How to Make Tzatziki Sauce<\/h2>\n

This tzatziki recipe requires a little planning, but the process is straightforward. We’ll get into the full step-by-step instructions in a minute, but here’s a basic overview of the steps.<\/p>\n