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BEST Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

BEST Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

This BEST Tzatziki Sauce Recipe is creamy, light, and full of flavor, perfect for dips or as a topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 71 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • ½ cups English cucumber peeled and finely grated

Dairy

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt For best flavor, use full-fat

Seasonings

  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh baby dill
  • 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste

Oils

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Stir together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
  • Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

For the best tzatziki, squeeze the grated cucumber to remove excess liquid before mixing. Use full-fat Greek yogurt for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Keyword dip, easy, Recipe, sauce, tzatziki
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