Tzatziki sauce

A Greek cold sauce of thick yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic and dill, fresh and garlicky-sour, with souvlaki, gyros and fried meat.

Tzatziki sauce is a Greek cold sauce of thick yoghurt, grated and squeezed cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar and dill or mint, cream-white, fresh, garlicky-sour. It is served with souvlaki, gyros, fried meat, fish, grilled vegetables, pitas and fries and used as a dip and a salad dressing.

Recipes with this ingredient

Greek pita with chicken souvlakiGreek cuisine | Main courses

The recipe was provided to us by the Greek cafe "Pita and Souvlaki".

Homemade Gyros with ChickenGreek cuisine | Main courses

Homemade chicken gyros is an ode to Greek street food that can be easily made in your own kitchen. The secret of the dish lies in the tender marinated chicken fillet combining the spice of paprika, the aroma of oregano, and a slight tanginess from yogurt. After frying and finishing in the oven, the meat becomes incredibly juicy with an appetizing golden crust. A warm pita serves as the base filled with tzatziki—a classic refreshing sauce—thin slices of tomato, crispy onion, and even French fries for an unusual texture contrast. The taste of gyros is a balance of freshness, spiciness, and richness. This recipe is perfect for friendly evenings or family dinners, offering a sense of Mediterranean warmth and gastronomic delight.