Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Delicious and creamy Easy Tzatziki Sauce recipe made with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic. Perfect for dips and snacks.
Equipment
- box grater
- mixing bowl
- cheese cloth
Ingredients
Cucumber and Seasoning
- ¾ cup English cucumber, partially peeled (striped)
- 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
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Yogurt and Herbs
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 handful chopped fresh dill or mint (optional)
Serving Suggestions
- Warm pita bread (for serving)
- Sliced vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Use a box grater to manually grate the cucumbers or a small food processor to finely chop the cucumbers. Toss with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Spoon the grated cucumber into a cheese cloth and squeeze dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic with remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and olive oil. Mix to combine.
- Add grated cucumber to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in yogurt, a pinch of white pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving to thicken and meld flavors.
- When ready to serve, stir the tzatziki sauce, transfer to a serving bowl, and drizzle with more olive oil if desired. Enjoy with veggies or pita!
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 cups of sauce, best stored in a tightly-covered glass container in the fridge, use within 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 16.3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1.5gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0.8mgSodium: 78.7mgPotassium: 11.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 15.6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 18.4mgIron: 0.1mg
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