Easy Homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Easy Homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 small clove garlic; 1 very small piece of red onion; 1 piece of a cucumber; 1-2 sprigs fresh dill; 2 cups Greek yogurt; salt; 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
3 cups
Calories
110 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Greek

Easy Homemade Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Ashley Lopez

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This easy recipe for the Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce Tzatziki takes less than 20 minutes to make and is delicious served as a dip or as a sauce for grilled meats and veggies.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 small clove garlic peeled
1 very small piece of red onion peeled
1 piece of a cucumber about 4-5 inches in length (abut ¾ cup grated)
1-2 sprigs fresh dill minced (about 2 teaspoons)
2 cups Greek yogurt whole milk / full fat recommended
salt to taste
1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice to taste

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Notes

If using s standard cucumber has a thick, waxy or tough skin, peel it first. Same goes for the seeds - if they are tough and/or large, use a spoon to remove them before grating.
Be careful with the grated onion - if you use too much and it will taste too strong. If you don't love onion, just leave it out.
For a thicker Tzatziki Sauce, wrap the grated cucumbers in a tea towel and squeeze out all of the liquid before mixing.*
For an extra thick Tzatziki, strain your yogurt even more by placing it in a cheesecloth or paper towel lined strainer and letting it sit, with a bowl underneath of it, for at least one hour or up to overnight. This will drain out more liquid from the yogurt, resulting in a super rich, thick and creamy Tzatziki Sauce.
It's best to let the Tzatziki sit for a few hours before serving to let all of the flavors meld, but it will still taste great right after making.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 110kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.03g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 386mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 104IU (2%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 110 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	110kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.03g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	52mg	2%
Potassium	386mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	104IU	2%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	173mg	17%
Iron	0.4mg	2%