Tzatziki recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCAVATzatziki Recipe

Tzatziki Recipe

Inspired by CAVA
Time45m
Serves4

A creamy yogurt sauce with cucumber and garlic.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

1

Prepare the Cucumber

Grate the cucumber using a box grater and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out excess moisture to prevent the sauce from becoming watery.

2

Mix Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are blended.

3

Add Herbs

Chop the fresh dill or mint and fold it into the yogurt mixture. Adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.

4

Chill

Cover the tzatziki and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

5

Serve

Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread or fresh vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats.