Tzatziki Sauce
It's easy to make homemade Tzatziki Sauce with this simple 5 ingredient recipe. This Greek cucumber yogurt sauce is delicious as a dip with pita bread and veggies, or drizzled over gyros or falafel for a flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber, about ½ pound in weight
- 2 cups plain whole milk greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar, or fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Greek seasoning, click link for the recipe *see notes below
Instructions
- Peel and grate the cucumber, then place the grated cucumber in the middle of a thick, or doubled-up, paper towel. Wring the cucumber dry in the paper towel over the sink.
- Measure out ¾ cup of the grated cucumber and add it to a bowl with the Greek yogurt, olive oil, white vinegar and Greek seasoning.
- Stir until fully combined, then place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Store the prepared sauce in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 6 days.
Notes
- If you prefer to use fresh herbs, instead of the Greek seasoning, use a combination of 5 cloves fresh grated garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 18kcal (1%)Carbohydrates 1gProtein 2g (4%)Fat 1g (2%)Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat 0.4gCholesterol 1mgSodium 6mgPotassium 47mg (1%)Fiber 0.2g (1%)Sugar 1g (1%)Vitamin A 21mgVitamin C 0.4mgCalcium 27mg (3%)Iron 0.2mg (1%)
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