Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
111 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Tzatziki Sauce
Description
Tzatziki Sauce combines peeled, seeded, and finely chopped cucumber that has been salted and drained to reduce moisture, with plain Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Salting and draining the cucumber is essential to keep the sauce thick. The yogurt provides a creamy, tangy base, while the garlic and dill add pungent and herbal notes. The sauce is refrigerated for at least two hours to blend flavors and mellow the garlic.
The result is a cool, creamy sauce with a slightly chunky texture from the cucumber pieces. It works well as a dip, sauce, or accompaniment for grilled meats, pita bread, or vegetables.
The sauce can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days, after which quality and freshness decline.
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeds removed and cut into large chunks, medium
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt for draining cucumber
- 1½ cups yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 garlic grated, small clove
- 4½ teaspoons lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons dill chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Place the cucumber in a colander in the sink and sprinkle with the kosher salt. Let sit and drain for 30 minutes. Dry thoroughly with paper towels, then chop very finely.
- Combine the finely chopped cucumber with the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and dill. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. The sauce can be kept in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes
- Salt and drain cucumber for at least 30 minutes to prevent watery sauce.
- Dry cucumber thoroughly with paper towels before mixing with yogurt.
- Refrigerate sauce for at least 2 hours before serving to develop flavor.
- Store in airtight container in refrigerator; use within 3 days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1801mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 186mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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