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Homemade Tzatziki

Homemade Tzatziki

A simple recipe for Homemade Tzatziki, a healthy Greek cucumber-yogurt sauce perfect for dips and Mediterranean dishes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 tablespoons
Calories 39 kcal

Equipment

  • fine mesh strainer
  • box grater
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole English Cucumber or 3-4 Turkish cucumbers, grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt thick, whole milk, full fat
  • 1 clove garlic fat, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or mint, or a combo of both
  • lemon juice squeeze to taste
  • olive oil drizzle over the top before serving

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cucumbers and toss with salt. Let sit in a strainer over a bowl for 10-15 minutes to release liquid.
  • In a bowl, whisk the yogurt, minced garlic, and fresh herbs.
  • Press cucumbers to remove excess liquid, then fold into the yogurt mixture.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil for richness if desired.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs and keep refrigerated until serving.

Notes

Tzatziki can be made 1 day ahead and will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. Use thick-skinned cucumbers if needed, and remove seeds if large.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 39kcalCarbohydrates: 2.6gProtein: 3.4gFat: 1.8gSaturated Fat: 0.9gCholesterol: 4.6mgSodium: 158.5mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1.9g
Keyword cucumber sauce, Greek dip, Homemade Tzatziki, Mediterranean condiments, tzatziki sauce
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