Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe features creamy Greek flavors with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic, perfect for dipping.
Equipment
- box grater
- cheese cloth
- mixing bowl
- food processor
Ingredients
- ¾ medium English cucumber, partially peeled striped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic peeled, finely grated or minced
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Early Harvest
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- handful chopped fresh dill or mint optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- Warm pita bread for serving
- Sliced vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Use a box grater or a small food processor to finely chop the cucumbers. Toss the grated cucumbers with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Spoon into a cheese cloth or napkin and squeeze dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
- Add the grated cucumber to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in yogurt, a pinch of white or black pepper, and fresh herbs if using.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to a couple hours before serving.
- Before serving, stir the tzatziki sauce to refresh. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if desired, and serve with veggies or pita.
Notes
Store tzatziki in the fridge in a tightly-covered glass container and use within 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 16.3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1.5gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0.8mgSodium: 78.7mgPotassium: 11.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 15.6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 18.4mgIron: 0.1mg
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