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Tzatziki Sauce
This homemade tzatziki sauce is fresh, flavorful, and so easy to make! You only need a handful of ingredients to make this creamy, versatile Greek sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 52 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek , Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt Full fat or reduced fat are recommended
- 1 cup shredded cucumber
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon grated garlic or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber on a box grater using the large holes. Use your hands to squeeze out as much of the liquid from the grated cucumber as you can.
- In a mixing bowl, add the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt and pepper. Stir everything together until combined and taste for seasoning. Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- Tzatziki sauce will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir before each use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
52kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
28mg
(1%)
Potassium
161mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
35IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.