Ultimate Tzatziki

Say “hello” to the Ultimate Tzatziki – a creamy, protein-packed dip that is perfect for adding to your favorite salads, sandwiches, and gyro bowls. This recipe comes together with just a few simple ingredients and in five easy minutes, making it the perfect way to add some extra flavor and protein to any of your favorite recipes!

Friends, want to know what my latest food obsession has been? It’s tzatziki. If you’ve never had tzatziki before, it’s a creamy, yogurt-based dip that is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Greek recipes. It comes together with yogurt, small chunks of cucumber, and a variety of herbs and spices for a creamy, savory dip that is perfect for adding to almost every recipe. I love to pour this tzatziki over chicken, use it as a salad dressing, or even use it as a dip for cut up veggies. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, you truly can’t go wrong!

Plus, if you’re someone like me who is always trying to get more protein in, then you will absolutely love this recipe. While some tzatziki recipes are made from a blend of conventional yogurt and milk, this recipe comes together with one of my favorite ingredients: greek yogurt. If you’ve been to my blog recently, then you may have seen that I have become obsessed with greek yogurt as an easy, healthy alternative to traditional yogurt or mayo in recipes. It adds the same delicious, creamy flavor that mayo or yogurt does, but it also packs it full of protein, which is a win-win in my book! If you are someone who is looking to hit their protein goals, this is the perfect recipe to help you do so.

Especially since this tzatziki is so versatile! The mild, creamy, herby flavor pairs well with so many different recipes – not just Greek ones! I love to add this dip to my favorite salads or bowls, and I also love serving it with cut-up veggies (also known as crudité). If you want to know some of my favorite ways to serve this tzatziki, keep reading below!

What You Need to Make This High-Protein Tzatziki

• Greek Yogurt: To make the tzatziki, you’ll need a base of greek yogurt. Not only does it add the thick and creamy yogurt flavor that is signature to tzatziki, but it also packs this recipe with protein, helping you stay fuller, longer!
• Persian Cucumbers: Tzatziki is known for having chunks of fresh cucumber mixed within. So naturally, this recipe calls for cucumbers too! I like using Persian cucumbers because they are smaller and crunchier than English cucumbers, making them perfect for this recipe.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic cloves are KEY to this recipe – don’t skip them!
• Lemon: I love using fresh lemon juice in this recipe for that bright and refreshing flavor that helps to cut through the thickness of the greek yogurt.
• Dried Dill: Don’t skip the dried dill – it may be small, but it packs quite a punch!
• Fresh Mint: Fresh chopped mint adds a light and refreshing flavor to the tzatziki.
• Kosher Salt: A pinch of kosher salt adds the perfect finishing touch to this tzatziki!

How to Make The Ultimate Creamy Tzatziki

To prepare this ultimate tzatziki, start by washing and chopping the Persian cucumbers. Then, add them to a bowl alongside the the greek yogurt, garlic cloves, lemon juice, dried dill, fresh mint, and kosher salt. Mix well, until all of the ingredients are incorporated into the yogurt.

Cover the bowl and transfer it to the fridge. Allow it to set for at least 10 minutes, until it’s thick and creamy. Once it’s done, remove it from the fridge, serve with your favorite recipes (like my Scorched Rice Loaded Chicken Gyro Bowls), and enjoy!

My Favorite Ways to Serve This Tzatziki

One of the reasons why I love this tzatziki so much is because it is incredibly versatile! The mild, herby flavor pairs perfectly with all of your favorite recipes. These are a few of my favorite ways to serve this tzatziki, but be warned: it is not an extensive list! In fact, you can add it to almost any of your favorite savory recipes for an extra creamy, herby, high-protein kick.

• Use it in place of salad dressing: Swap out your traditional creamy dressing for this tzatziki! It’s the perfect way to make any salad more delicious and nutritionally beneficial. I love using this tzatziki as a salad dressing for my Easy Maroulosalta Salad or my No-Mayo Crispy Smashed Potato Salad.
• Drizzle it on top of bowls: Looking for the perfect, creamy finishing touch to any bowl? This is definitely it. My Scorched Rice Loaded Chicken Gyro Bowls or my One Pan Greek Chicken And Lemon Rice can both benefit from a drizzle of this tzatziki!
• Serve it with sliced veggies: Instead of traditional ranch dressing, use this Ultimate Tzatziki as a creamy dip for any sliced veggies / crudité!

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** Photography by Tanya Pilgrim