5 from 3 votes
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
This Homemade Tzatziki Sauce is so fresh and full of bold flavors. It's easy to put together and is perfect for gyros, salad, fish and as a dip.
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
36 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber peeled and seeded
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice from 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Shred the cucumber with a box cutter, or pulse a few times in a food processor. You need ¼ to ½ cup.
- Wrap shredded cucumber in cheesecloth, or towel. Place over bowl or sink, and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Place in a clean, medium-sized bowl.
- To the shredded cucumber, add the yogurt, vinegar, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk together until fully combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Notes
- If you don't have a box grater, you can place half of the peeled and seeded cucumber in a food processor and pulse a couple of times. Or, use a knife to finely dice the cucumber.
- Cheesecloth, kitchen towel, coffee filter, or your hands will all work to help remove the water from the cucumbers.
- We love using whole milk plain Greek yogurt, but low-fat, or even fat-free will work. But even with the whole milk, as you can see, the dressing is still very low in calories and fat.
- The sauce will keep in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
36kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Potassium
86mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
27IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.