Tzatziki Recipe
from kristineskitchenblog.comThis Tzatziki Sauce is a cool and creamy Greek yogurt sauce made with cucumber, fresh dill, lemon and garlic. Serve it with pita bread, vegetables, grilled meats, gyros and more!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup (loosely packed) shredded English cucumber* about ¾ medium English cucumber
- 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher salt plus more as needed to taste
Instructions
- Wrap the shredded cucumber up in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out all excess moisture over a bowl or the sink. Place the cucumber in a medium bowl.
- Add the plain Greek yogurt, chopped dill, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic and salt.
- Stir until well combined. Taste and add more salt, if needed, to your tastes.
- Tzatziki can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator before serving.
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Notes
- You do not need to peel or seed the cucumber. Grate it using the large holes of a box grater or in a food processor using the shredding disc attachment.
- Tzatziki can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.1mg
