Dehydrated Tzatziki Seasoning Mix Recipe
This Dehydrated Tzatziki Seasoning Mix is a flavorful blend of dried cucumber, dill, garlic, onion, lemon, and spearmint, perfect for creating authentic Greek tzatziki sauce quickly and easily. Simply mix the dried seasoning with yogurt for a refreshing, tangy dip or sauce that’s great with grilled meats, vegetables, and more. The mix can be stored long-term and used to prepare fresh tzatziki whenever you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1/2 cup seasoning mix; makes 2.5 cups tzatziki sauce 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cucumber powder
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed (crushed)
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons lemon powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried spearmint
To Prepare Tzatziki
- 2.5 cups full-fat Greek or regular yogurt
- 1/2 cup dehydrated tzatziki seasoning mix
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine all the dry ingredients (cucumber powder, dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon powder, kosher salt, black pepper, dried spearmint) into an airtight container. Shake or stir well to ensure the herbs and spices are evenly mixed.
- Store Seasoning Mix: Store the seasoning mix in an airtight container at room temperature, away from moisture. The mix yields approximately 1/2 cup and can be kept for up to a year for convenience.
- Prepare Tzatziki Sauce: To create fresh tzatziki, whisk together 1/2 cup of the dried tzatziki seasoning mix with 2.5 cups of full-fat Greek or regular yogurt thoroughly until fully combined.
- Chill and Marinate: Refrigerate the combined tzatziki mixture for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully, resulting in a creamy and flavorful sauce.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat Greek yogurt for a thicker, creamier tzatziki, or regular yogurt for a thinner consistency.
- If you don’t have cucumber powder, you can dehydrate fresh cucumbers by slicing thinly and drying them in a dehydrator or oven before grinding into powder.
- The balance of dried spearmint is key—it adds an authentic and refreshing flavor to the mix.
- This seasoning mix is easy to make in bulk and can be stored for up to one year in an airtight container.
- Adjust the seasoning quantities to your taste preferences when mixing with yogurt.
Keywords: Tzatziki, seasoning mix, dehydrated, cucumber powder, Greek sauce, yogurt dip, Greek yogurt, Mediterranean
