Tzatziki Recipe
Forget the store-bought tzatziki sauce - this homemade version with just 5 ingredients is a hundred times fresher and more delicious.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Greek yogurt plain
- 5 Ounces cucumber grated and excess liquid squeezed out
- 2 Cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor.
- Squeeze out excess liquid from the grated cucumber using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Season the tzatziki with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, drizzle with the olive oil.
Notes
Drain the cucumber well: Well squeezed cucumber means you won't get a watery tzatziki sauce. Squeeze it firmly in paper towels to get rid of the excess cucumber juice.
Add your own stamp: Feel free to add parsley, mint or a little ground cumin to make the recipe your own.
Chill the tzatziki cucumber sauce: It's important to refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for an hour before serving, as this lets the flavors meld together.
Stir to re-combine: If the sauce separates, just give it a stir before serving.
Add your own stamp: Feel free to add parsley, mint or a little ground cumin to make the recipe your own.
Chill the tzatziki cucumber sauce: It's important to refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for an hour before serving, as this lets the flavors meld together.
Stir to re-combine: If the sauce separates, just give it a stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 38kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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