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Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (5 Minutes)

Inspired by my numerous visits to Greece, this tzatziki is the real deal! With just a few simple ingredients, it's ready in about 5 minutes. And with over one hundred 5-star reviews, you can be certain everyone will be devouring it the second you put it on the table!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 40 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain greek yogurt 480 g
  • 1 cup shredded or diced cucumber 200 g
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon juice or white wine vinegar 30 mL
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp chopped dill
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Thicken Yogurt (optional): For a thicker consistency, you can strain the yogurt by lining a mesh sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels, then spooning in the yogurt. Strain for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  2. Cucumber: Meanwhile, transfer diced or shredded cucumber to a mesh sieve or colander and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let sit for a few minutes while you measure everything else for the tzatziki, then use a rubber spatula to press out excess moisture.
  3. Mix: Mix together yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, and lemon.
  4. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Let chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • The flavors become less tangy as you let them sit, so your tzatziki might just be best the next day. The gift that keeps on giving.
  • Store tzatziki in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Make this tzatziki vegan by using a dairy-free yogurt.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25cups Calories 40kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3.2g (1%) Protein 1.7g (3%) Fat 2.4g (4%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 103mg (3%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 2.7g (5%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 40

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25cups
Calories 40kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3.2g 1%
Protein 1.7g 3%
Fat 2.4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 2.7g 5%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.