Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16 servings
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Calories
50 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Greek
Tzatziki Sauce
Description
The Tzatziki Sauce recipe blends grated and well-drained cucumber with creamy Greek yogurt to create a thick, cooling base. Minced garlic and fresh dill add pungency and herbaceous brightness, while lemon juice provides acidity. Olive oil enriches the texture and flavor subtly. The recipe calls for removing excess cucumber water to prevent dilution and maintain a good sauce consistency.
This sauce is usually served chilled and is a traditional Mediterranean accompaniment to grilled dishes like lamb, chicken, or vegetables. It can also be a refreshing dip or dressing for salads and sandwiches. The balance of creamy yogurt and crisp cucumber with aromatic dill makes it distinctively fresh and tangy.
To store, keep the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will maintain freshness up to two weeks if fresh ingredients are used. The recipe notes clarify the cucumber weight after draining and variations in yogurt fat content compatibility.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber English, large, (115g
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt nonfat, 2%, whole all work, plain, (340g
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 Tbsp olive oil divided, 15g
- 2 Tbsp dill chopped, fresh
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15g
- 1/2 tsp salt
- black pepper to garnish, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber (I used the large holes on my box grater for this).
- Then drain the grated cucumber as much as possible by using a cheesecloth or by pressing down with paper towels to remove the excess water. Do this until all the liquid is out.
- Combine the drained cucumber, yogurt, garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, dill, lemon juice and salt in a bowl.
- Drizzle the remaining 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil on top of the Tzatziki. Serve immediately or add to an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Store tzatziki in a sealed container in the refrigerator to keep it fresh for up to two weeks.
- Drain grated cucumber thoroughly using cheesecloth or paper towels to avoid watering down the sauce.
- Nonfat, 2%, or whole Greek yogurt can be used depending on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 50 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tbsp (30g) | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.9g | 10% |
| Fat | 1.8g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2.3g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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