Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Creamy and light, yet full of flavor, this tzatziki sauce recipe is easy to make in just five minutes and makes a delicious dip or topping for chicken gyros, pita sandwiches, salads, and more!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 english cucumber peeled and finely grated, see note
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt see note
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh baby dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Notes
Greek yogurt: For the best, most flavorful tzatziki, I recommend using full-fat plain Greek yogurt. I have used reduced fat and non-fat with good results, but my favorite is definitely the full-fat option for best flavor!
Cucumber: squeeze the grated cucumber, wrapped in paper towels or in your hands, over the sink to get rid of excess liquid before adding to the tzatziki sauce mixture.
Nutrition
Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
