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How To Make The Best Tzatziki Sauce
This wonderfully bright, zesty dip and spread is perfect to serve with pita and fresh veggies, or use this homemade tzatziki sauce recipe as a creamy salad dressing.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 37 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded english cucumber
- 1 lemon, zested + 1 tablespoon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Shred the cucumber with a cheese grater. Zest and juice the lemon. Then chop the dill and garlic.
- Set out a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, olive oil, chopped dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well. Then salt and pepper as needed. You can also add additional lemon juice if you so desire.
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Notes
- Keep this dip tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
37kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
82mg
(3%)
Potassium
76mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7.8mg
(9%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.