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Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce)
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Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce)

Tzatziki is a creamy Greek sauce featuring grated Persian cucumbers squeezed dry, mixed with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Chilled before serving, it offers a cool, tangy, and herbaceous flavor, commonly used as a dip or accompaniment for grilled foods and pita bread.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek

Ingredients

  • 3 cucumber Persian
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp dill chopped, fresh
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Peel them in stripes and grate them in a large bowl. 
  2. Squeeze the grated cucumber in your hand and discard the excess water. 
  3. Place the squeezed cucumbers in a bowl and add in yogurt, minced garlic, fresh dill, salt, olive oil and lemon juice. 
  4. Mix well and cool in the fridge for thirty minutes. 
  5. Stir well and serve with grilled meat, veggies or pita bread as a dip. 

Notes

  • You may substitute one English cucumber for three Persian cucumbers if needed.
  • Use fresh garlic cloves instead of garlic powder or pre-minced garlic for best flavor.
  • Add fresh mint as an alternative or addition to dill to vary the herbal profile.
  • Tzatziki is best served cold and fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Chilling the sauce helps mellow raw garlic intensity; stir before serving to redistribute ingredients.

Nutrition Information

Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 329mg (14%) Potassium 218mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 67IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 124mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 329mg 14%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 67IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 124mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.