Description
Tzatziki sauce is a creamy, refreshing Greek yogurt dip that elevates any dish with its vibrant flavors. Perfect for pairing with grilled meats, veggies, or pita bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber (English preferred)
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Fresh dill or mint (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Optional: black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and grate the cucumber finely. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and grated cucumber until well combined.
- Mince the garlic and add it to the mixture along with lemon juice for zest.
- Chop fresh dill or mint and fold it into the yogurt mixture.
- Season with salt and optional pepper to taste. Adjust as needed.
- Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dip
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg