Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Tzatziki sauce is a Greek dip made with yogurt, cucumber, and garlic. It's tangy, creamy, and goes great with pita bread or as a topping for grilled meats.
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Calories: 45kcal
Servings: 6
Equipment
- Large container or pitcher
- Fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth
- Stirring Utensil
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbp chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor, then squeeze out the excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped dill.
- Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve as a dip with pita bread, veggies, or as a sauce for gyros or grilled meats. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to drain the grated cucumber well to avoid excess liquid in the tzatziki sauce.
- For a thicker consistency, you can use a thicker Greek yogurt or strain regular yogurt through cheesecloth before using it in the recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 2Tbps | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 20mg | Sugar: 2g