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Easy Creamy Tzatziki Sauce

This homemade Tzatziki sauce is creamy, refreshing, and perfect as a dip or sauce. Better yet, it is super easy and quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavours.
Servings: 6
Calories: 45kcal
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cucumber grated
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp dill fresh, finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp pepper ground

Instructions

  • Using a cheese grater, grate the cucumber into thin strips. Option to place the grated cucumber in a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth and squeeze out excess liquid. Set aside.
    ½ cup cucumber
  • In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
    1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp dill, ¼ tsp salt, ⅛ tsp pepper
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the tzatziki sauce chilled as a dip with pita bread, vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats or fish. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • Draining the cucumber: Ensure to thoroughly drain the grated cucumber to prevent the tzatziki from becoming too watery. This step is crucial for achieving the right consistency.
  • Chilling the sauce: Allow the tzatziki to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving; this enhances the flavors and allows them to meld together beautifully.
  • Adjusting flavor: Taste the tzatziki after it has chilled and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Creamy Tzatziki Sauce
Serving Size
 
0.25 Cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.5
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.4
g
3
%
Trans Fat
 
0.002
g
Cholesterol
 
1.7
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
109.4
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
72.3
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
2.2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
 
1.4
g
2
%
Protein
 
3.6
g
7
%
Vitamin C
 
2.7
mg
3
%
Calcium
 
41.1
mg
4
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
Magnesium
 
5.7
mg
1
%
Zinc
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.