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 …—
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It's typically served in pita bread with toppings such as tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Serve the orbs mezze-style with pita and plenty of toppers (tzatziki, herbs, and pickled red onions highly recommended).
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The menu began with crab dumplings glazed in ginger tamari and finished with fresh scallions, berbere-spiced prawns drizzled with chive oil, and chicken suya paired with a cooling oat tzatziki and layered alliums.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
What was once the lowly desk salad has since expanded to a mish-mosh of options in a bowl, ranging from proteins like carne asada and lamb meatballs to toppings like tzatziki or red chimichurri, and has become a staple of the American worker’s diet.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Serve the orbs mezze-style with pita and plenty of toppers (tzatziki, herbs, and pickled red onions highly recommended).
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
The menu began with crab dumplings glazed in ginger tamari and finished with fresh scallions, berbere-spiced prawns drizzled with chive oil, and chicken suya paired with a cooling oat tzatziki and layered alliums.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Dec. 2025
What was once the lowly desk salad has since expanded to a mish-mosh of options in a bowl, ranging from proteins like carne asada and lamb meatballs to toppings like tzatziki or red chimichurri, and has become a staple of the American worker’s diet.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Tzatziki.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tzatziki. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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