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Easy Healthy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce (Cucumber & Greek Yogurt Sauce)
A tangy, yogurt and cucumber based sauce that's not only great with gyros and falafel, but as a dip for veggies, too.
Prep Time
35 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 56 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber grated (or about 3 Persian cucumbers, grated)
- 1 tsp salt Kosher (or more as needed)
- 16 oz Greek yogurt or labne
- 2 tsp garlic finely minced
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place the shredded cucumber in a colander and sprinkle with Kosher salt. Place a plate and weight on top to press out the liquid, for about half an hour.
- Drain, then squeeze the cucumber in a kitchen towel or strong paper towel to remove the rest of the liquid.
- Next, place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, except for vinegar. Mix well, and refrigerate until ready to use. Add a splash of vinegar before serving, if desired. This sauce is best chilled for at least three hours before serving.
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Notes
- Optional - add a dash or two of garlic powder or garlic salt.
- You can peel the cucumbers if you prefer, but I don't think it's necessary.
- Optional - add a dash or two of garlic powder or garlic salt.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2oz
Calories
56kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
312mg
(13%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2oz | |
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 312mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.