Tzatziki Sauce

Greek tzatziki cucumber yogurt sauce with cut veggies.

Tzatziki is a refreshing yogurt based condiment for grilled meats and vegetables. It’s the one sauce you shouldn’t be without this summer. Thin it to become a sauce and/or salad dressing.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Greek

Keyword Cucumber yogurt dip, greek tzatziki

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 44kcal

Ingredients

1 cup Greek yogurt*
6 oz cucumber, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

Traditional

Combine the ingredients and taste to adjust seasonings. It should me mildly tart and garlicky. Add a tiny pinch of salt if you wish.
Makes about 1 ½ cups. Serving size is approximately ¼ cup (4 tbsp), with 2.5 net carbs per serving.

Thicker Dip

For a thicker sauce or dip, lightly salt the grated cucumber then squeeze out the liquid before adding to the yogurt. Fage yogurt is best for a thick dip.

Thinner Sauce or Dressing

For a thinner sauce or dressing, do not squeeze out the cucumber and use a thinner Greek yogurt like Chobani. If you prefer a thicker Greek yogurt like Fage, thin to desired consistency with water.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Tzatziki Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44 Calories from Fat 17

% Daily Value*

Fat 1.87g3%

Sodium 19mg1%

Carbohydrates 2.81g1%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Sugar 1.75g2%

Protein 4.27g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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