πŸ₯’ Thick, Creamy Tzatziki β€” Never Watery

creamy bowl of tzatziki β€” a classic Greek sauce or dip made from yogurt, cucumber, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. It’s perfectly thick, silky, and fresh-tasting β€” just how authentic tzatziki should be. A great tzatziki should hold its shape and not become runny, even after resting in the fridge.

πŸ›’ Why It Matters That It’s Thick

Many homemade tzatziki end up too watery because:

  • The cucumber releases too much liquid.
  • The yogurt used is too thin.

In the best versions, all excess moisture is removed early in the process so the finished sauce stays rich and creamy.

πŸ“Έ Ingredients You’ll Need

Below are images showing typical tzatziki ingredients.

🍢 Thick Greek Yogurt

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βœ” Full-fat Greek yogurt is key β€” it’s the foundation of the creaminess.

πŸ₯’ Cucumber (Grated & Drained)

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βœ” You must remove excess water from grated cucumber so your tzatziki doesn’t turn mushy.

πŸ§„ Garlic

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βœ” Fresh grated garlic adds classic flavor.

πŸ‹ Lemon + Olive Oil + Herbs

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βœ” Olive oil, lemon juice (or vinegar), and fresh herbs like dill for brightness.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Step-by-Step Preparation (With Images)

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