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Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce)
4.5 from 24 votes

Easy Tzatziki (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce)

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Stir together Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, zest and dill in a small bowl.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper and lemon juice depending on your preference.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings (Makes 1 1/2 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 25

% Daily Value*

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%

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