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Tzatziki
Tzatziki Sauce is one of the most simple and delicious sauces! Tangy greek yogurt seasoned with dill, garlic, lemon and packed with fresh shredded cucumber. Tzatziki sauce is a traditional yogurt based Greek sauce made with shredded cucumbers, garlic, lemon, and dill. It is served as a cold dip with pita bread or vegetables. Tzatziki is also the perfect sauce served with grilled souvlaki! Souvlaki are Greek skewers made with small pieces of meat, traditionally pork, lamb or chicken and sometimes vegetables like onions. The tangy tzatziki sauce is the perfect accompaniment for this flavor packed grilled meat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 - 3 Cups
Calories: 120 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (plain, 2% for thicker sauce or 0% for thinner sauce)
- 1 cucumber + 1 teaspoon salt (English)
- 1 garlic clove (medium sized, finely minced or shredded)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon Dill (fresh or, ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Shred cucumber and place in fine mesh strainer over a bowl or plate. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the shredded cucumber to draw or water. Let sit for 5 minutes. Squeeze cucumbers to remove remaining water and discard the water.
- In a large bowl combine the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, drained cucumbers, and 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
- Can be served immediately but best served after chilling at least 30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to develop. After chilling season to taste with additional salt, garlic or dill as desired.
- Serve with pita to dip, Greek salad, or grilled protein of choice. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
991mg
(41%)
Potassium
437mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2- 3 Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 437mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.