The Easiest Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
39 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Greek
The Easiest Tzatziki Sauce
Description
The Easiest Tzatziki Sauce recipe relies on simple, fresh ingredients mixed directly in a food processor or stirred by hand. Greek yogurt forms the creamy base, while peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber adds moisture and mild crunch. Dill herbalizes the sauce, and lemon juice brings brightness, enhanced by salt and pepper to taste.
The sauce's texture can be controlled by processing; a smooth blend works well as a spread or dip, whereas stirring retains cucumber pieces, ideal for topping gyros or salads. Its fresh tang and creamy texture complement a variety of Mediterranean dishes.
Tzatziki is versatile for appetizers, grilled meats, and vegetable platters, as well as a sandwich spread or dip for fries. The balance of herbs, yogurt, and cucumber makes it a cool, refreshing accompaniment.
Notes suggest using the sauce with lemon-marinated chicken kebabs, Greek meatballs, falafel, and as a veggie or pita dip, indicating its broad use in casual meals and snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cucumber peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 teaspoon dill dried or fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Process until well combined. If you want a more chunky sauce (great for gyros), just stir to combine instead of processing.
- Serve with grilled or fresh vegetables or with gyros.
Notes
- This sauce is great with lemon-marinated chicken kebabs and vegetable dishes.
- Serve as a dip alongside pork, beef kabobs, Greek meatballs, or falafel.
- Use as a spread for sandwiches or a fresh dip for pita bread, crackers, and French fries.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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