Tzatziki is a flavorful Greek sauce made with creamy yogurt, fresh cucumber, aromatic garlic, and herbs like dill or mint. This versatile dip can be served with bread, as a topping for gyros, or alongside grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
🥒 Nutritional Benefits: Yogurt provides essential probiotics for healthy digestion, while cucumber adds hydration and vitamins. This sauce is a delicious and nutritious option for any meal. Learn more about the benefits of yogurt in this Healthline article.
🍴 Serving Suggestions: Pair Tzatziki with kebabs, roasted vegetables, or spread it on fresh bread. It adds a refreshing and balanced touch to every dish.
Tzatziki
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation method
- Finely chop the cucumbers and place them in a bowl with salt. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release water.
- Transfer the cucumbers to a fine sieve or cheesecloth and drain. Use a large spoon or your hands to squeeze out as much water as possible from the chopped cucumber, then set aside.
- Mince the garlic and finely chop the dill by hand or using a knife. Place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil to the bowl with the garlic and dill, and mix well.
- Add the drained chopped cucumbers, yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of pepper to the bowl. Stir gently with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
- Transfer the Tzatziki to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 130kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Sodium 618mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 13g5%
- Protein 8.4g17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
