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Tzatziki Sauce

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A refreshing and creamy tzatziki sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill, perfect for dipping or as a condiment.
Course Dip, Sauce
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Keyword dipping sauce, tzatziki, yogurt sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 50

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 medium Cucumber Grated and excess moisture squeezed out
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1/2 lemon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Chopped
  • to taste Salt Kosher salt recommended
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients: Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
  • Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
  • In a bowl, combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy and smooth.
  • Fold in chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld.
  • Stir the tzatziki before serving. Enjoy with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Notes

For a thicker tzatziki, use full-fat Greek yogurt and ensure to squeeze out moisture from the cucumber.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg