Description
Learn how to make a classic Tzatziki sauce with this easy recipe. Creamy Greek yogurt, fresh cucumber, herbs, and garlic come together to create a flavorful and refreshing dip or sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1½ packed cups cucumber (9 ounces, grated with large holes of box grater)
- 2 tablespoon dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic (add more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon salt (add more to taste)
For the Tzatziki:
Instructions
- Grate cucumber: Grate 1½ packed cups cucumber using the large holes of a box grater. Keep the peel for color and crunch. Drain excess liquid by squeezing it with your hands.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Stir well and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Serve on a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs. Optionally, sprinkle paprika for color. Enjoy with pita or pita chips.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Tzatziki, Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, dip, sauce, appetizer
