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Tzatziki Sauce
4.7 from 120 votes

Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce is a creamy Greek yogurt-based condiment featuring finely chopped, drained cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh dill. The cucumbers are salted to remove excess water, then mixed into yogurt for a thick, tangy sauce with a fresh herbaceous flavor and mild garlic pungency. The sauce is chilled for several hours to develop flavor and soften the raw garlic intensity, resulting in a refreshing and versatile sauce suitable for Mediterranean dishes.

Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 111 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Greek, American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% 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.