Easy Tzatziki Sauce (Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce)
This easy homemade tzatziki sauce is made with grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, fresh dill, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. Creamy, bright and full of flavor, it’s perfect as a dip, spread or sauce for Mediterranean meals.
Servings: 4
Calories: 248kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 11/2 cups plain Greek yogurt or regular full-fat yogurt or thick vegan yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottle lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber into a mixing bowl, then squeeze and drain out as much excess liquid as you can using your hands or a cheesecloth.
- Add the yogurt, dill, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt to the cucumber. Mix to combine.
- Serve right away or keep stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Notes
This tzatziki recipe keeps well for up to one week in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
From my book "The Vegetarian Family Cookbook", sold everywhere books are sold!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 421mg | Iron: 1mg
