Easy Greek Tzatziki

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    81 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Greek

Easy Greek Tzatziki

Greek Tzatziki is quick and easy to make and is perfect served with grilled pita bread as an easy meze/appetizer or served with grilled meat for dinner. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 large` cucumber grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups thick plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced (some garlic packs more punch than others so start with one and add more if necessary)
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (can be substituted with lemon juice)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Mix the grated cucumber with a teaspoon of salt and set in a colander over a bowl/basin to drain for 20 minutes. Squeeze as much of the water out of the cucumber as possible. 
  2. Combine the strained cucumber with the Greek yogurt, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, oil and season with salt and pepper. 
  3. Mix well and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve with pita bread or as a side for grilled meat or chicken. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 2g (3%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 424mg (18%) Potassium 141mg (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 10IU (0%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 2g 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 424mg 18%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 10IU 0%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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