Quick Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
38 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Quick Tzatziki Sauce
Description
Quick Tzatziki Sauce is a yogurt-based sauce featuring shredded cucumber that has been soaked and drained through cheesecloth to remove excess moisture. Combined with Greek yogurt, diced dill, minced garlic, finely chopped green onions, and lemon juice, the sauce delivers a fresh and tangy flavor profile. Salt and black pepper are added to taste, creating a balanced seasoning.
The sauce's texture is creamy yet light, with bits of cucumber providing subtle crunch and freshness. The lemon juice adds brightness while the dill and garlic bring herbal and pungent accents. This sauce pairs well with grilled meats, vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.
Refrigerating the sauce before serving helps the flavors meld and keeps it refreshing. The absence of complex ingredients makes it an easy addition to meals needing a cooling complement.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 4 green onions
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp dill diced
- 4 garlic cloves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients for the recipe. Shred cucumber. Using a cheese cloth, squeeze out all the juices from the cucumber.
- In a large bowl combine together, Greek yogurt, dill, cucumber, pressed garlic and juice from the lemon. Stir to combine together, season to taste.
- Keep the sauce refrigerated until serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 38kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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