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    Home » Recipes » Greek

    Cucumber Dill Sauce (Tzatziki Sauce)

    Published: Jul 6, 2016 · Modified: Apr 29, 2020 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    This simple Greek Cucumber Dill Sauce is a delicious, fresh addition to salmon, chicken, vegetables or even as a healthy dip recipe. It is quick to make in less than 15 minutes.

    I think I’m on a sauce roll lately.  Last week Homemade Chimichurri Sauce, this week Cucumber Dill Sauce. It’s simple to make and such a great addition to serve over salmon or any other fish, chicken, burgers, lamb or these fabulous quinoa cakes.

    A green bowl of Cucumber Dill sauce with a spoon in it on a wood table

     

    I realized a long time ago that I need sauces in my life.  I eat a LOT of chicken and fish! A couple of times a week I bake 10 or so chicken breasts, along with pans of roasted vegetables and either brown rice, sweet potatoes and/or quinoa, to have on hand for my husband and my lunches and quick dinners.

    Meal planning is one of the best and easiest ways for us to eat healthy. One of my ways to give a little excitement to an otherwise sometimes kind of boring meal is to kick it up with a sauce of some kind.


    A green bowl of Cucumber Dill sauce on a wood table

    My husband actually whipped this sauce up for us to have with our pan seared salmon last night. This recipe is very similar to a Greek tzatziki sauce actually.

    The only difference is that a Tzatziki Sauce has a tablespoon of lemon juice and a couple of cloves of minced garlic added to these same ingredients I used below.

    The ingredients need for this Cucumber Dill Sauce for so simple. It’s just cucumber, Greek yogurt, milk and chopped fresh dill.

    To make it a true traditional Tzatziki Sauce alll you have to do is add lemon juice and minced garlic.

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    How to Make This Easy Cucumber Dill Sauce

    Remove skin from cucumber and chop it into small pieces.

    Pat the cucumber dry with paper towels.

    Mix the cucumber, Greek yogurt, milk and dill in small bowl.

    Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

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    Cucumber Dill Sauce (Tzatziki Sauce)

    This simple Cucumber Dill Sauce is a delicious, fresh addition to salmon, chicken, veggies or just about anything for that matter.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, chopped into small pieces
    • ¾ cup Greek yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

    For traditional Tzatziki Sauce:

    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2-3 cloves of garlic minced

    Instructions

    • Remove skin from cucumber and chop it into small pieces.
    • Pat the cucumber dry with paper towels.
    • Mix the cucumber, Greek yogurt, milk and dill in small bowl.
    • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 659mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    Comments

    1. Kat & Quay Wood

      March 22, 2024 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      I saved them all!!!! Looks delicious and lovely!!!! I ‘my a retired professional chef & I’m impressed by your creations!!!! Thanks

      Reply
    2. Ivory

      January 11, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, yum, and yummy. Thanks, and happy 2021

      Reply
    3. April J Harris

      July 17, 2016 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely, fresh and delicious sauce, Sherry! Your Tzatziki looks fantastic. Pinning. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.

      Reply
    4. Miz Helen

      July 15, 2016 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I love a great Tzatziki Sauce, and often have it with pita chips, yum!! I really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great weekend!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    5. Judee@gluten freeA-Z Blog

      July 13, 2016 at 10:40 pm

      It looks so good, I could almost eat it as a soup! Beautiful photos!

      Reply
    6. Debra Pugh

      July 13, 2016 at 8:27 pm

      I love anything to do with cucumbers / this looks delicious!

      Reply
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