Description
This Tzatziki Sauce is a refreshing and creamy dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and fresh herbs. It’s perfect as a dip for vegetables, a topping for grilled meats, or a spread for sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber using a cheesecloth or paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, chopped mint, and lemon juice.
- Stir in the olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a thicker tzatziki sauce, strain the Greek yogurt for a few hours before making the sauce.
- You can substitute dried dill and mint if fresh herbs are not available, but use less.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg