Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

This Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe combines creamy Greek yogurt with cucumber and garlic for a refreshing dip.

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Prep Time 10

Refrigeration Time 30

Total Time 10

Course Dips and Appetizers

Cuisine Greek

Servings cups

Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

Box grater
Mixing bowl
Cheese cloth

Ingredients

Cucumber and Seasoning

¾ cup English cucumber partially peeled
1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
4 to 5 cloves garlic peeled, finely grated or minced
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Early Harvest
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
Handful fresh dill or mint optional
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Warm pita bread for serving
Sliced vegetables for serving

Instructions

Preparation

Grate the cucumbers with a box grater or food processor. Toss with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and squeeze dry using cheese cloth.
In a mixing bowl, combine garlic, remaining salt, vinegar, and olive oil. Mix well.
Add the grated cucumber to the garlic mixture. Stir in yogurt, pepper, and fresh herbs (if using).
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours to thicken and meld flavors.
Stir the tzatziki before serving and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil if desired and serve with veggies or pita.

Notes

Drain cucumbers to avoid watery sauce. Best served after refrigeration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword cucumber, Dip, easy recipe, Greek yogurt, Sauce, tzatziki

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