Description
Tzatziki sauce is a refreshing Greek dip that brings vibrant flavors to any dish. Creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, and zesty garlic create a delightful combination that enhances grilled meats, veggies, or pita bread. Perfect for summer cookouts, this easy homemade recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium cucumber (about 200g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and remove both ends. Grate it into fine shreds.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the grated cucumber using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and drained cucumber. Stir until blended.
- Add minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs. Mix well.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg