Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe features creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic for a refreshing dip perfect for appetizers.
Equipment
- box grater
- cheese cloth
- Mixing bowl
- Food Processor
Ingredients
Cucumber and Seasoning
- ¾ whole 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 Early Harvest
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- a handful chopped fresh dill or mint optional
- to serve warm pita bread
- to serve sliced vegetables
Instructions
Preparation
- Grate the cucumbers using a box grater or a food processor, then toss with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and squeeze dry in cheese cloth.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Add grated cucumber to the bowl, and stir in yogurt, white or black pepper, and fresh herbs if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving.
- Stir the tzatziki sauce, refresh it, and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if desired.
Notes
This recipe makes a generous 2 cups of sauce. Store in a tightly-covered glass container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Adjust garlic according to preference.
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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