tzatziki
noun
(d)zäd-ˈzē-kē 
(t)sät-ˈsē-,
(t)sat-ˈsē,
tat-ˈsē
: a Greek yogurt sauce made with cucumbers and garlic
In Cyprus, I learned how to mix olive oil, thick yogurt, some minced garlic and chopped cucumbers to make a quick, refreshing tzatziki dip …—
Nancy Harmon Jenkins
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In a way, Chappell is like Marina if Marina grew up eating Cheetos and sour cream instead of pita and tzatziki.
—Emma Madden, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
The kits used cucumbers in their tzatziki sauce which, Sprouts was informed by its supplier Reser's Fine Foods, might be contaminated with salmonella.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sauce choices are garlic, lemon tahini, tzatziki, Greek vinaigrette or hot sauce.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The meat is formed into oblong shapes, instead of round patties, and served with tzatziki sauce.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
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Emma Madden, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
The kits used cucumbers in their tzatziki sauce which, Sprouts was informed by its supplier Reser's Fine Foods, might be contaminated with salmonella.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sauce choices are garlic, lemon tahini, tzatziki, Greek vinaigrette or hot sauce.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
The meat is formed into oblong shapes, instead of round patties, and served with tzatziki sauce.
—Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Tzatziki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tzatziki. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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