Perfect Tzatziki Sauce
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Perfect Tzatziki Sauce
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Our authentic tzatziki recipe is fresh, creamy, and really easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ bunch of fresh dill finely chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar total
- sea salt
- freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using the large grates of a grater. Place grated cucumber in a colander in the sink. Add a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Let it rest to release its liquids for 15 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic cloves, two tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and three tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl and mix well.
- Squeeze the grated cucumber with the help of a kitchen towel to release the remaining liquid. Add it to the bowl and mix well. Stir in most of the dill.
- Lightly whisk the yogurt with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to develop a creamy texture. Pour yogurt into the bowl with the rest of the ingredients and mix with a spoon.Season with sea salt and plenty freshly ground pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours (please see recipe notes). Serve with some chopped dill on top, with more sliced cucumber and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
- Total 5% Plain Greek Yogurt.
- Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.
- After mixing the ingredients, the dip should be refrigerated for at least one hour for better results.
- Good quality Greek yogurt is essential for a great tzatziki. Avoid fat-free yogurts and prefer full-fat or at least 2% fat. Our favorite is FAGE Total 5% Plain Greek Yogurt.
- A delicate extra virgin olive oil and zingy red wine vinegar are your friends when making tzatziki.
- If fresh dill is unavailable, substitute it with mint, cilantro, or parsley.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
53IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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