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Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
I learned how to make this Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe while I was visiting Athens – everyone who tries it tells me that it’s the authentic tzatziki recipe they were looking for and it only takes 15 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 1/4 cup servings
Calories: 58 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1/2 of a large cucumber unpeeled
- 1 1/2 cups plain full fat Greek yogurt
- 2 large garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and drain through a fine mesh sieve overnight in the fridge. If you don't have time to do the overnight drain, just gently press the cucumber in the sieve to press out more of the liquid.
- Combine the yogurt, garlic, oil, vinegar, and salt in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. If you want to serve this immediately, then you can skip the overnight part.
- Transfer the grated cucumber and fresh dill to the yogurt mixture and stir to combine. Serve chilled with pita bread for dipping.
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Notes
- Expert Tips
- Make sure your grated cucumber is well-drained.
- For best results, combine all of the ingredients except for the cucumber and dill, then let it rest overnight in the fridge while your cucumber is draining.
- Add the dill at the last minute so it doesn’t overwhelm the rest of the flavors.
- Storage Information
- To store leftovers in the refrigerator, place the tzatziki in an airtight container. The tzatziki can last for about 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
159mg
(7%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
19IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 81/4 cup servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.