5 from 24 votes
Easy Tzatziki Sauce
Easy Tzatziki Sauce blends plain Greek yogurt with minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and optional diced cucumber for a cool, creamy, and slightly tangy sauce. This sauce carries a fresh herbal note and light texture, making it a versatile condiment for pita pockets or vegetables.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dill minced fresh
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 cucumber diced (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the tzaziki sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Open up each of the pita pocket breads so that it can be stuffed full of goodness. Careful not to tear. Stuff full of the vegetable fillings, spread a little tzaziki sauce in there for flavor.
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Notes
- Tzatziki sauce is a Greek yogurt and cucumber dip with variations across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines.
- Mint or parsley can substitute for dill depending on regional preferences.
- The sauce works well as a dip or a condiment for gyros, pita breads, and vegetable plates.
- Be careful not to tear pita pockets during stuffing to hold fillings properly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
345mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
108IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.