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Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Greek Tzatziki Sauce is made from just a few ingredients. Fresh cucumbers and Greek yogurt are the base of this fresh, light and healthy sauce. Perfect as a dip, condiment or as an accompaniment to many Mediterranean dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 large seedless cucumber (hothouse/English 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 fresh dill, minced
- pinch of ground black pepper
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% 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.