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Tzatziki Sauce

Make this Tzatziki Sauce Recipe in only 5 mins and 6 basic ingredients. This creamy Greek yogurt sauce is easy to make and perfect with gyros, kebabs & pita.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 123 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice plus 1 tablespoon zest
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

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  1. Peel the cucumber and grate with the larger blades of a cheese grater. Drain any liquid from the cucumber and transfer to a medium size mixing bowl
  2. Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil and stir to combine until creamy. Fold in the chopped dill and season with salt.
  3. Serve with pita, vegetables or on top of gyros or kebabs.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. The sauce will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
  • Make Ahead Tips: You can make the tzatziki sauce up to a day in advance and double or triple the recipe to have it on hand to use it for a few days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 123kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 18mg (1%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 83IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 123kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 83IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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