Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
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A fresh and creamy Greek yogurt sauce with cucumber and herbs, perfect as a healthy dip or condiment.
- Author: michaelcarter
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Squeeze excess water from the grated cucumber using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, dill, mint, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- You can substitute dried dill if fresh is unavailable, using about 1 teaspoon.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice to your taste.
- This sauce is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg