Tzatziki Sauce
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
31 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Greek
Tzatziki Sauce
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Creamy and refreshing, Tzatziki sauce is a Greek classic made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for dipping or as a condiment!
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Ingredients
- 1 large english cucumber grated or processed into small pieces
- 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt can use greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried mint or 2 tbsp minced mint leaves
- ¼ tsp garlic powder or 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp cucumber liquid see notes
- 3 tbsp lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon zest about 1 lemon
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper or to taste
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Instructions
PREP THE CUCUMBER
- Grate or process the cucumber into small uniformed pieces.
- Put the finely grated or processed cucumber over a strainer or cheesecloth. Sprinkle kosher salt over the cucumber to help release any excess liquids. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, squeeze the cucumber to help release any liquid (you want to squeeze as much as you can out). Save 2 tbsp of the cucumber liquid.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, mint, oregano, garlic powder, cucumber liquid (see notes), salt and pepper. Mix well (the more you mix, the thinner–but more concentrated the flavor will be).
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Serve with warm pita bread, crunchy vegetables, or over juicy meat.
Notes
- This recipe makes about 3 cups of dip.
- Cucumber liquid: when you squeeze out all of the liquid from the cucumbers, make sure to reserve at least 2 tbsp of the cucumber liquid to add to the sauce.
- Cucumber liquid:
- If you do not favor one of the herbs, feel free to omit one.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
31kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
117mg
(5%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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