Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a refreshing Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce, perfect for summer dishes.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Sauce

Cuisine Greek

Servings servings

Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

kitchen towel
box grater
Lemon Juicer

Ingredients

0.5 cup 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

Use tzatziki as a condiment for grilled veggies or as a dip for a crudité platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mg

Keyword crudité platter, dip, Sauce, summer condiment, Tzatziki, yogurt sauce