5 from 48 votes
Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a creamy Greek sauce combining thick plain Greek yogurt with finely grated and well-drained English cucumber, fresh garlic, dill, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil. The strained cucumber prevents excess moisture, preserving the sauce's thick texture. It chills before serving for a refreshing, tangy dip or accompaniment to grilled meats and vegetables.
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
40 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients
- 2 cups yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 English cucumber long
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoon dill finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Grate cucumber coarsely over a strainer and large bowl. Squeeze and press out as much water as you can.
- In a bowl, combine grated cucumber with yogurt, garlic, dill, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and salt.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to chill and allow the flavours to meld.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Remove excess moisture from grated cucumber by squeezing through a sieve or wrapping in towels to prevent a watery sauce.
- Use English cucumber skin-on for convenience or peel garden cucumbers if skins are tough.
- Chill the tzatziki in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to develop fully before serving.
- Store in airtight container for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoon
Calories
40kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
40IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.6mg
(2%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoon | |
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.