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Top view photo of a clear bowl with Mediterranean Sauce, topped with olive oil and fresh dill. There is a spoon in the bowl and freshly chopped veggies for dipping in the sauce around the bowl.

Easy Mediterranean Sauce Recipe

Cindy
This quick and delicious Mediterranean Sauce can be whipped up in just a few minutes. This Mediterranean sauce is perfect on gyros, with falafels, or on shawarma. It also doubles as a tasty dip.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Syrups and Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 3 cups
Calories 59 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup cucumbers finely grated
  • 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt full fat
  • ½ teaspoon garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon mint chopped optional

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cucumber. No need to peel or deseed. Squeeze out any excess liquid.
    Top view photo of a hand holding grated cucumber, ready to add to a clear bowl filled with greek yogurt, garlic, salt, lemon juice and dill.
  • Mix grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of dill. Mix until fully combined.
    Top view photo of a clear bowl with all the ingredients to make Mediterranean Sauce in the bowl, ready to mix together. The bowl is surrounded by measuring spoons, a small bowl with olive oil, dill, and a cucumber.
  • Chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
    Top view photo of a clear bowl with Mediterranean Sauce mixed together. There is olive oil, fresh dill, measuring spoons, and other ingredients around the bowl.
  • Garnish with dill or mint. Enjoy!
    Top view photo of a clear bowl with Mediterranean Sauce, topped with olive oil and fresh dill. There is a spoon in the bowl and freshly chopped veggies for dipping in the sauce around the bowl.

Notes

IS TZATZIKI HEALTHIER THAN RANCH? - Every recipe is different, but this Mediterranean sauce recipe on average has less calories, more protein, and less fat than most ranch dressings! Thanks to the Greek yogurt, tzatziki sauce is delicious and good for you, too! Add some to your next veggie tray.
HOW TO STORE MEDITERRANEAN SAUCE - I love making this almost every week. It lasts for days and goes with so many things! Stored properly in an airtight container, this sauce will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
DO I NEED TO PEEL MY CUCUMBERS? - No need to peel or de-seed your cucumbers. Just grate them all together and they will get mixed into the sauce perfectly. You will want to squeeze out any excess liquid from the cucumbers though so you don't end up with a watery sauce.
Keyword Mediterranean Sauce