Easy Tzatziki Sauce

Easy Tzatziki Sauce is a creamy, delicious sauce made with cucumber, yogurt, and fresh herbs, perfect for dipping or as a dressing.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course condiment

Cuisine Greek

Servings tablespoons

Calories 53 kcal

Equipment

medium bowl

Ingredients

Vegetables

2 cups grated cucumber hothouse or seedless preferred
¼ teaspoon salt for salting cucumber

Dairy

2 cups plain Greek yogurt thick yogurt recommended

Liquids

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice or more to taste

Aromatics

1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced depending on preference

Herbs

2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint and/or dill

Seasonings

1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

Preparation

Grate the cucumber and scatter it over a clean dishcloth. Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
Gather up the corners of the dishcloth and squeeze as much liquid from the grated cucumber as possible.
In a medium bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, fresh herbs, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Set aside for at least 10 minutes, then serve.

Notes

Homemade tzatziki lasts in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 3.3gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 4.6mgSodium: 85.7mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1.7g

Keyword cucumber, dip, Easy Tzatziki Sauce, fresh herbs, sauce, yogurt

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