Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
A creamy and garlicky Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe made with cucumber and Greek yogurt, perfect for dipping and adds zing to various dishes.
Equipment
- Box grater
- mixing bowl
- cheese cloth
Ingredients
Cucumber and Yogurt Base
- ¾ pieces English cucumber, partially peeled striped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled and finely grated or minced start with 1 to 2 for less garlic
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil such as Early Harvest
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 handful chopped fresh dill or mint optional
For Serving
- Warm pita bread for serving
- Sliced vegetables for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Grate the cucumbers using a box grater or small food processor. Toss with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and squeeze dry in cheesecloth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and olive oil.
- Add grated cucumber to the bowl and stir in yogurt, a pinch of white pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours for best texture and flavor.
- When ready to serve, stir, transfer to a serving bowl, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil if desired.
Notes
Best to store in a tightly-covered glass container in the fridge, use within 4 days. Adjust garlic to taste as this dip can be very garlicky.
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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