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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 Greek plain 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

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  1. Shred the cucumber with a box cutter, or pulse a few times in a food processor. You need ¼ to ½ cup.
  2. 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.
  3. To the shredded cucumber, add the yogurt, vinegar, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk together until fully combined.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

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: 8people

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.