Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki sauce is a refreshing Greek condiment made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and herbs. It’s perfect as a dip, spread, or topping for grilled meats and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, grated and drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a cheesecloth or paper towel.
- In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill.
- Stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer texture.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Great as a dip for pita or a sauce for gyros and grilled meats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Tzatziki, Greek sauce, yogurt dip, cucumber sauce, Mediterranean dip
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