Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a refreshing yogurt-based sauce featuring cucumber and herbs, perfect for summer meals.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Condiment

Cuisine Greek

Servings servings

Calories 75 kcal

Equipment

Kitchen Towel
box grater
Lemon Juicer

Ingredients

0.5 cups finely grated cucumber
1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
0.5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, grated
0.25 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint optional

Instructions

Place the cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out a bit of the excess water.
In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, dill, and mint, if using. Chill until ready to use.

Notes

Serve with grilled veggies, sandwiches, or as part of a crudité platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupsCalories: 75kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Keyword cucumber, dip, sauce, Summer, Tzatziki, yogurt