Dunk, slather, drizzle, smother. No matter how you sauce it, a spoonful of a special sauce makes everything taste better. Especially during summer grilling season, a good sauce can be the difference between another dry slab of grilled meat and a sumptuous meal.

Creamy and cooling, this Greek cucumber-yogurt sauce is perfect for summer. A dollop of real sour cream makes the naturally lean spread super luscious.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup grated peeled English cucumber (about 4 ounces)
• 1/3 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 3/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Preparation

1. Place cucumber in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze to remove excess liquid.
2. Combine cucumber and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring with a whisk.
3. Chill 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate 1 to 2 days.

Use It

• On a lamb burger with thinly sliced red onion. Slather the bun with tzatziki, or make it a knife and fork burger—skip the top bun and instead top the patty with sliced onion and a spoonful of sauce.
• In a pita sandwich. Spread tzatziki in a pita half and fill with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, olives, and grilled chicken.
• As a bagel topper. Instead of cream cheese, slather your Sunday bagel with tzatziki and smoked trout.
• Stirred into mashed potatoes. A spoonful of tzatziki adds all the creaminess and seasoning you need.
• Tossed with canned tuna for an instant tuna salad.