Greek Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Description
The Greek Tzatziki Sauce recipe features a creamy base of Greek yogurt mixed with fresh, grated cucumber that has been salted and squeezed dry to remove excess water. Garlic is added raw for a noticeable but not overpowering flavor, complemented by fresh dill and a touch of acidity from lemon juice and white wine vinegar. Olive oil enriches the sauce, giving it a smooth mouthfeel.
The texture is thick and slightly chunky from the cucumber, with fresh and tangy herbaceous notes. The preparation includes allowing the sauce to rest chilled for a couple of hours, which helps meld the flavors into a balanced sauce suitable for accompanying Mediterranean dishes.
Tzatziki is traditionally served chilled or at room temperature and works well as a side sauce for grilled meats, a topping for pita bread, or a dip alongside vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber seedless; hothouse/English variety, unpeeled
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 11/2 cup Greek yogurt full fat or non fat
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 - 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 teaspoons dill fresh, minced
- ground black pepper pinch
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and toss with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place it in a fine mesh strainer over a deep bowl to drain (refrigerated for 30 minutes to 4 hours).Spoon the grated cucumber into a cheesecloth or a cloth napkin and squeeze dry.
- Mix the cucumber with the yogurt, add the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, dill, remaining salt and pepper and mix well to combine.
- You can serve it immediately but it is best to allow the sauce to sit in the refrigerator, covered for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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