Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Homemade Tzatziki sauce is healthy, creamy and refreshing. It's easy to make with a few ingredients. Serve it as a sauce or a dip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Peel cucumber and cut it in half. Scoop the seeds out with a spoon.
- Grate the cucumbers with a box grater. Using a strainer, remove excess liquid from the cucumber pressing down with a spoon. Alternatively, use a muslin cloth or dish cloth to squeeze the excess water out.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve garnished with chopped dill and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
- Add a tablespoon of sour cream to make Tzatziki creamy.
- Store leftover Tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 48 kcal | Total Carbs: 3 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Sodium: 110 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 38 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 45 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg | Net Carbs: 2 g
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