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Easy Tzatziki Sauce

Easy Tzatziki Sauce

This Easy Tzatziki Sauce recipe is ready in just 5 minutes and is a perfect appetizer or dip for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizers, Dips, Salsas, Sauces
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 12 servings
Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

  • mesh sieve
  • colander
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

Dairy and Vegetables

  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt 480 g
  • 1 cup shredded or diced cucumber 200 g
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar 30 mL
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • For a thicker consistency, you can strain the yogurt by lining a mesh sieve with cheesecloth or paper towels, then spooning in the yogurt. Strain for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, transfer diced or shredded cucumber to a mesh sieve or colander and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Let sit for a few minutes while you measure everything else for the tzatziki, then use a rubber spatula to press out excess moisture.
  • Mix together yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, and lemon.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Let chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy!

Notes

The flavors become less tangy as you let them sit, so your tzatziki might just be best the next day. Store tzatziki in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make this tzatziki vegan by using a dairy-free yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupsCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 1.7gFat: 2.4gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2.7gCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.2mg
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