Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is a refreshing and creamy dip perfect for serving with pita or fresh veggies.
Equipment
- box grater
- Mixing Bowl
- Cheese cloth
Ingredients
Cucumber and Seasoning
- ¾ cup English cucumber, partially peeled (striped)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled, finely grated or minced start with 1 to 2 if you prefer less garlic
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil preferably Early Harvest
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh dill or mint, chopped (optional) handful
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- Warm pita bread for serving
- Sliced vegetables for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Use a box grater to grate the cucumbers or a small food processor to finely chop them. Toss with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and squeeze dry using a cheese cloth.
- In a large mixing bowl, place garlic with remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and olive oil. Mix to combine.
- Add the grated cucumber to the bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in yogurt, pepper, and fresh herbs (if using). Stir to combine well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to a couple hours before serving to thicken and meld flavors.
- When ready to serve, stir the tzatziki sauce and transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired. Serve with veggies or pita.
Notes
This recipe makes a generous 2 cups of sauce. Best stored in the fridge in a tightly-covered container. 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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