Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
71 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Description
The Tzatziki Sauce Recipe blends plain Greek yogurt with peeled and finely grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh chopped dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and cracked black pepper. The grated cucumber is pressed to remove excess moisture, preventing watery sauce. Stirring the ingredients together and chilling enhances the flavors and texture. The sauce is creamy but retains some refreshing crunch from the cucumber. Lemon juice brightens the sauce, while garlic and dill add herbal and aromatic notes.
Use the tzatziki as a complement for grilled dishes or Mediterranean-style meals, spreading it on sandwiches or serving it alongside fresh vegetables. Its cooling effect balances spicy or hearty foods well.
For best results, full-fat Greek yogurt adds richness, but reduced fat versions work too. Removing excess cucumber liquid is key to avoid thinning the sauce. Adjust salt and pepper after combining to suit your taste. Prepared tzatziki can be covered and refrigerated until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
Ingredients
- 1/2 English cucumber peeled and finely grated, see note
- 1 cup yogurt see note, plain, Greek
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon baby dill fresh, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon fresh-squeezed juice
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, cracked
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use full-fat plain Greek yogurt for richer flavor, though reduced-fat versions are acceptable.
- After grating, squeeze the cucumber thoroughly to remove excess moisture before mixing into the sauce.
- Chill the sauce after preparation to allow flavors to develop better.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 401mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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