How to Make Tzatziki Dip
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63 reviews
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
34 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Greek, Middle Eastern
How to Make Tzatziki Dip
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How to Make Tzatziki Dip ~ an incredibly refreshing and healthy Mediterranean appetizer that is absolutely heaven on sweltering nights.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber (or 2 small cucumbers)
- 2 cups yogurt I use whole milk yogurt, the thicker the better.
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice more to taste
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh mint
- 3 Tbsp fresh minced dill
- A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper sumac, or smoked paprika
Instructions
- Wash but don't peel your cukes and trim off the stem ends. Grate them on the large holes of a box grater. Put the shreds into a nut bag, cheesecloth, clean kitchen towel, or fine mesh strainer and squeeze or push out the excess moisture. Save the cucumber water to drink!
- Put the yogurt and the grated cucumber in a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic clove and the salt together to make a paste, and then add to the bowl, along with the lemon juice and fresh herbs. Stir everything together to combine.
- Plate the dip and spread out with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spice.
- Serve with vegetable crudité, pita bread, or chips. Tzatziki can also be served as a sauce or side for grilled meats.
Notes
- Tzatziki can be made up to a day in advance.
- Tzatziki is great as a dip, and I like to serve it with cut vegetables (see my crudités post for inspiration) when I'm feeling extra elegant and low carb.
- It can also be served with fresh pita bread triangles, and for an epic experience, make our own homemade pita bread. If you're obsessed wtih crunch, you can also make your own homemade baked pita chips.
- I've actually served it with corn chips and loved it.
- Tzatziki can also be a part of a larger mezze or cheese platter. Just be sure to place something dip-able close by.
- Tzatziki can be served as part of a meal, and it works beautifully with grilled meats and chicken...try it with these chicken skewers.
- I think it would be amazing as a base, instead of hummus, for these Turkey and Zucchini Meatballs.
- Try it with falafel, too.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
34kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
106IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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