Classic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Classic Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 cucumber (not English or hothouse); 1 ½ cups Greek yogurt; 2 cloves garlic; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh mint leaves; 1 ½ tablespoons fresh dill; 2 tablespoon olive oil; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6
Calories
79 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Greek

Classic Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Andrew Underwood

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Traditional Greek tzatziki is garlicky, lemony, fresh and delicious for a classic mezze platter to dip flatbreads or as a sauce for gyros. This recipe makes a thick and creamy, yet light tasting dip. Note the garlic flavors become more pronounced as the flavors marry.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cucumber (not English or hothouse) peeled
1 ½ cups Greek yogurt preferably whole milk, but can use non-fat
2 cloves garlic minced
½ teaspoon lemon zest from about 1/2 lemon
1 ½ tablespoons fresh mint leaves chopped
1 ½ tablespoons fresh dill chopped
2 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

GRATE THE CUCUMBER:

Using the large holes on a box grater, grate the flesh from thecucumber, leaving the center column of seeds intact. Discard the seeds.
Line a mesh sieve with a coffee filter (if you have one) and set over a bowl.
Transfer the grated cucumber to the sieve to drain for about 20 minutes.

MAKE THE GARLIC LEMON PASTE:

Add the minced garlic and lemon to a mortar and pestle and sprinkle with the kosher salt. Work the pestle over the mixture, pressing and grinding to form a thick paste. Set aside.
Gently gather the sides of the coffee fiilter together and firmly squeeze to remove as much excess liquid as possible. Cucumber should be fairly dry.

ASSEMBLE THE TZATZIKI

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic paste and olive oil. Add the chopped mint, dill, salt, black pepper and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Notes

Recipe can be doubled.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	79kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	3g	1%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	3mg	1%
Sodium	117mg	5%
Potassium	152mg	3%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	99IU	2%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	68mg	7%
Iron	1mg	6%