Tzatziki Sauce
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 - 8
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Calories
25 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Greek
Tzatziki Sauce
Description
This tzatziki recipe starts by grating cucumber and pressing out excess water to avoid watery sauce, then mixing it with Greek yogurt, aromatic garlic, tangy red wine vinegar, minced fresh dill, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Refrigerating the sauce for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop a smooth, balanced taste.
The sauce has a cool, creamy texture complemented by the fresh herbal note from dill and a mild garlic bite. It works well as a side for grilled meats, vegetables, or as a refreshing dip.
It can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, maintaining its flavor and texture when properly covered.
Ingredients
- ½ English cucumber , grated on the large side of a box grater (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt I use 2%, plain, 1 cup
- 1 medium clove garlic grated or minced (about ½ teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dill minced, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Gather the grated cucumber together and place in a paper towel, press the water out of the cucumber and place in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the yogurt, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
Notes
- Tzatziki can be made up to one day ahead and refrigerated to develop flavor.
- Pressing excess water from cucumber before mixing prevents a watery sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 33IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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