Easy Greek Feta and Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

Last Updated on January 26, 2024 by Carne Diem

Sauces and Accompaniments

Origin: European, Greek

This homemade Tzatziki sauce with is made with avocado and feta for a tangy spin on this classic Greek sauce. This easy and tangy tzatziki can be ready in about 10 minutes. The cool, crisp Greek dip pairs well with whatever Mediterranean dish or Greek food you have on the menu today.

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Sure, you can buy Tzatziki sauce at almost any supermarket, but fresher is always better, and this recipe comes together with minimal effort. Besides, what else are you going to do with all of those cucumbers growing in your garden?

Making the Avocado Tzatziki Sauce with Feta

To make the Avocado and Feta Tzatziki sauce from scratch, you just need a handful of ingredients. We scaled down the easy Tzatziki recipe to make about 4 -5 servings, but the recipe is easily adjusted.

Greek Yogurt- You want to make this Tzatziki recipe with Plain Greek Yogurt. Greek yogurt is thicker and contains more protein that regular yogurt.

Cucumber- For this recipe we use 1 mini cucumber. You may also see these called Lebanese or Persian cucumbers. We like that the mini cucumbers have a thinner skin, and they work perfectly in the avocado and feta Tzatziki. You can substitute a regular cucumber, but you will only want to use half of it, and we typically scoop out the seeds when using a regular cucumber.

Avocado- You will need about ½ of a ripe avocado for the tzatziki recipe.

Feta- Feta cheese gives the tzatziki sauce the perfect amount to tang. We have also substituted crumbled goat cheese in the recipe and goat cheese tzatziki is fantastic as well.  For extra flavor, you can increase the amount of feta as desired.

Lemon Juice- A little bit of lemon juice adds a little acid and freshness to the homemade Tzatziki sauce.  If possible, use fresh lemon juice.

Garlic Powder- You will need about ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder for the recipe. You can also substitute about 1 teaspoon of fresh, minced garlic.

Dill- We recommend using fresh dill in the recipe if possible.

Olive Oil- Olive oil helps add to the creamy consistency of the homemade Tzatziki sauce.

Salt and Pepper- Finally salt and black pepper, round out the Greek sauce.  We prefer to use sea salt of Kosher salt in the fresh tzatziki recipe.

If using a regular whole cucumber, cut your cucumber lengthwise then scoop out the seeds and throw them away. You can use the other half of the cucumber for another recipe or, if you are cooking for more than 4 people, double this recipe and use the whole thing. If using a mini cucumber, just chop to desired size.

We like a chunkier Tzatziki, so we do a normal dice, but if you want it less chunky do a fine dice or even use shredded or grated cucumber for a delicious creamy tzatziki sauce. We also like to leave the skin on the cucumber but if you want you can peel it before dicing. This is the beauty of making this fresh, you can personalize to your own tastes.

Scoop out half of the avocado and slice or dice. Mix in with the yogurt and mix until well combined and incorporated.

Now just combine the avocado yogurt mixture and all of the other ingredients in a medium sized bowl with the diced cucumbers. Cover and place in the fridge for 4-48 hours, until you need it. That is it. We told you it was easy!  Be sure to store the creamy avocado tzatziki with feta in an airtight container until you are ready to use it.

What to serve with the Feta and Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

Serve this sauce along with beef and lamb gyros or use as a dip with warm pita bread. The fresh, bright tzatziki sauce also makes a great Greek dip for carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, or other raw veggies, or serve with pita chips or slices of warm pita bread. This It is also the perfect accompaniment for our grilled souvlaki chicken skewers or serve as part of a large Greek meal with some of our other Mediterranean recipes:

• Greek Grilled Shrimp with Basil-Orange Orzo
• Grilled Feta and Orzo Stuffed Branzino
• Grilled Cevapi: Balkan Style Sausages
• Moroccan Grilled Kefta Kebabs
• Smoked Moussaka

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