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Best Tzatziki Recipe (Easy & Authentic)
This Tzatziki recipe uses Greek yogurt, peeled grated cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice for a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce with a cool cucumber crunch. It offers a refreshing and herbaceous flavor ideal for dipping or as a condiment. The recipe emphasizes draining the cucumber thoroughly to prevent watery sauce and can be served immediately or chilled for melding flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
59 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber peeled and grated, medium
- 2 tablespoon dill chopped, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Drain the grated cucumber by pressing down on it over fine mesh sieve over a bowl. Alternatively, you could use a nut milk bag or cheesecloth and gently squeeze until all the moisture is out.
- Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until everything is well combined.
- Let the mixture rest for a few minutes for the flavors to meld together. Taste test to see if you need to add any extra herbs, lemon juice, or salt.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Notes
- This recipe produces about 2 cups of tzatziki, suitable for several servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
160mg
(7%)
Potassium
110mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
36IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 36IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.