Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups finely grated cucumber; 2 cups plain greek yogurt; 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried dill; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt; ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Prep Time
5 mins
chill time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
3 cups
Calories
143 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek

Tzatziki Sauce

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Tzatziki Sauce is a Greek inspired, yogurt-based sauce you and your family will go crazy over. It is creamy and bursting with light and refreshing cucumber, dill, and garlic flavors that will make this a Mediterranean inspired favorite this summer!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups finely grated cucumber about 1 medium cucumber
2 cups plain greek yogurt
2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about half of 1 medium lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Wrap 2 cups finely grated cucumber in cheesecloth or a couple paper towels and squeeze it well to get rid of the excess moisture.
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber, 2 cups plain greek yogurt, 2 ½ teaspoons minced garlic , 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Drizzle 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil on top. Cover and chill in the refrigerator fo 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve with fresh vegetables and pita bread.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 143kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 350mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 101IU (2%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 143 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	143kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	9g	3%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	7mg	2%
Sodium	52mg	2%
Potassium	350mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	101IU	2%
Vitamin C	8mg	9%
Calcium	182mg	18%
Iron	1mg	6%