Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce)

Name: Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings (Makes 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 cup peeled and grated cucumber; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1-2 Tablespoons fresh dill; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6 servings (Makes 1 1/2 cups)
Calories
25 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Greek

Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce)

Odette Barnes

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An easy and delicious tzatziki sauce recipe that is perfect for enjoying with fresh veggies, pita chips or in a Mediterranean bowl.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt I used Wallaby full-fat greek yogurt
1 cup peeled and grated cucumber *
2 cloves garlic minced
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1-2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Peel and grate your cucumber if you haven’t already. Squeeze as much liquid out of the cucumber as you can with paper towels before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
Stir together Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, zest and dill in a small bowl.
Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper and lemon juice depending on your preference.
Serve immediately. Can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

I used an English cucumber that is essentially seedless so I didn't need to remove the seeds, but if you're using a regular cucumber you will want to deseed the cucumber.
I grated the cucumbers for a finer, more authentic texture, but you can also chop the cucumbers if you prefer. Grating cucumber does cause the cucumber to release more liquid so you'll want to place the grated cucumber in a mesh strainer and squeeze as much liquid out as possible before adding it with the other ingredients.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.25 cup Calories 25kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 110mg (5%) Potassium 85mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%)