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Tzatziki Sauce
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Tzatziki Sauce

Tzatziki Sauce is a creamy, tangy condiment made with grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. After pressing moisture from the cucumber, the ingredients are mixed and chilled, resulting in a refreshing sauce often served cold and used as a dip or accompaniment to various dishes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 25 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Greek

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the yogurt, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 - 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 25

% 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.