Thick, Creamy Tzatziki — Never Watery

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

🛒 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.

📸 Ingredients You’ll Need

Below are images showing typical tzatziki ingredients.

🍶 Thick Greek Yogurt

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✔ Full-fat Greek yogurt is key — it’s the foundation of the creaminess.

🥒 Cucumber (Grated & Drained)

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

🧄 Garlic

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✔ Fresh grated garlic adds classic flavor.

🍋 Lemon + Olive Oil + Herbs

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

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation (With Images)

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