Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
A creamy, flavorful Easy Tzatziki Sauce recipe made with cucumber, yogurt, and garlic, perfect for dips and appetizers.
Equipment
- box grater
- Mixing bowl
- Cheese Cloth
Ingredients
Cucumber Mixture
- ¾ cup English cucumber, partially peeled (striped)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 4 to 5 cloves garlic (peeled, finely grated or minced)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Early Harvest
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- Handful fresh dill or mint (optional)
Serving Items
- Warm pita bread for serving
- Sliced vegetables for serving
Instructions
Preparation Instructions
- Grate the cucumbers using a box grater or a small food processor. Toss grated cucumbers with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Spoon into a cheese cloth or double thickness napkin and squeeze dry.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine garlic with remaining ½ teaspoon salt, white vinegar, and olive oil. Mix to combine.
- Add the grated cucumber to the garlic mixture. Stir in the yogurt, a pinch of pepper, and fresh herbs if using. Stir to combine well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving to thicken sauce and meld flavors.
- When ready to serve, stir the tzatziki sauce and transfer to a serving bowl, drizzling with more olive oil if desired. Serve with veggies, pita chips or wedges.
Notes
This recipe yields 2 cups of tzatziki sauce, approximately 32 tablespoons. Store in a tightly-covered glass container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 16.3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1.5gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 0.8mgSodium: 78.7mgPotassium: 11.9mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 15.6IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 18.4mgIron: 0.1mg
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