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Tzatziki Sauce
It's easy to make homemade Tzatziki Sauce with this simple 5 ingredient recipe. This Greek cucumber yogurt sauce is delicious as a dip with pita bread and veggies, or drizzled over gyros or falafel for a flavorful meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 ounces
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 large english cucumber about ½ pound in weight
- 2 cups plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning click link for the recipe *see notes below
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumber, then place the grated cucumber in the middle of a thick, or doubled-up, paper towel. Wring the cucumber dry in the paper towel over the sink.
- Measure out ¾ cup of the grated cucumber and add it to a bowl with the Greek yogurt, olive oil, white vinegar and Greek seasoning.
- Stir until fully combined, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store the prepared sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 6 days.
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Notes
- If you prefer to use fresh herbs, instead of the Greek seasoning, use a combination of 5 cloves fresh grated garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint.
Nutrition Information
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
47mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
21mg
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.