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Tzatziki Sauce


  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cool, creamy Mediterranean sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and dill. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading on your favorite dishes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 large cucumber, grated and drained
  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a cheesecloth or strainer.
  2. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Mix until well blended and smooth.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with dill or cucumber slices before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust garlic to your taste preference.
  • Let the sauce chill for deeper flavor.
  • Stir before serving if liquid separates.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: tzatziki, greek yogurt sauce, cucumber dip, mediterranean sauce, greek recipes