5 from 2 votes
Authentic Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
My tzatziki sauce recipe makes an authentic Greek cucumber dip with tons of garlic, mint, and tang. Thick, refreshing, and super creamy!
Prep Time
10 mins
Chill Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
42 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber See Note 1, seedless
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt strained, plain, Greek
- 2 cloves garlic finely grated or minced
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped, packed
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- Trim ends from cucumber and remove peel if desired. Using the large holes on a box grater, finely grate the trimmed cucumber. Place in cheese cloth or paper towels and squeeze excess water out. Set aside.
- Whisk the yogurt, garlic, vinegar, mint, kosher salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add grated cucumbers and toss to coat. Season the mixture to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with chips, khubz (pita bread), use as a gyro sauce, or serve with grilled veggies, meat or poultry.
- Tzatziki is best served when fresh and cold. Use within 2-3 days for best flavor and consistency.
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Notes
- Recipe yields approximately 2 cups of sauce. One serving = approximately 1/3 cup or 43g.
- No need to peel, grate on the large holes of your box grater. Feel free to use whatever variety of seedless cucumber you prefer. English and Persian cucumbers are good choices.
- Recipe yields approximately 2 cups of sauce. One serving = approximately 1/3 cup or 43g.
Nutrition Information
Serving
43g
Calories
42kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
214mg
(9%)
Potassium
165mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
155IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 43g | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 165mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.