Tzatziki Sauce
45kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, and finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Equipment
- grater
- Kitchen Towel
Method
- Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the sauce a quick stir and drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
Calories45kcalCarbohydrates3gProtein2gFat3gSaturated Fat1gCholesterol5mgSodium150mgPotassium100mgSugar2gVitamin A2IUVitamin C4mgCalcium6mgIron0.5mg
Notes
For best results, use full-fat Greek yogurt. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The garlic flavor will intensify over time.