Description
Tzatziki sauce is a creamy, refreshing yogurt and cucumber dip that enhances grilled dishes and veggies with its vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for any gathering or meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium English cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or mint)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber finely and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully blended.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added zing, swap dill for mint or add a splash of lemon juice. To spice up your tzatziki, incorporate minced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.