Tzatziki
Ready in 10 minutes, this healthy homemade tzatziki sauce is easy to make and works well as a dip or a sauce.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes -
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Yield: 2.5 cups 1x -
Category: Snacks -
Method: No Cook
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Method:Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 English cucumber
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Using a box grater on a cutting board or a food processor with the shredding blade, grate the cucumber into small pieces. Then transfer the grated cucumber to a fine mesh sieve, tea towel, or double lined paper towels, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and press out as much water as possible.
- In a medium bowl, add the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, grated garlic, chopped dill, chopped mint, and salt and stir until well combined.
- Once mixed, taste and adjust the seasoning with additional herbs, salt, and pepper as desired.
- The tzatziki sauce can be served immediately or stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic cloves for 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
To Use Dried Dill: Swap the fresh dill for 1 teaspoon of dried dill.
To Use Dried Mint: Swap the fresh mint for 1 teaspoon of dried mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 75 calories
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Fat: 4 grams
- Carbohydrates: 4 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/tzatziki/
