Tzatziki Sauce
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce made with creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh herbs, garlic, and lemon, is a traditional Greek sauce that is the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, pita bread, veggies, and more.
Servings: 16 (1 oz)
Equipment
- Box Grater
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- 2 Medium Bowls
- Garlic Press
- Lemon Juicer
Ingredients
- 2 cups Grated English Cucumber (1 medium 12-ounce cucumber)
- 2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Mint
- 2 cloves Garlic, pressed
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
Instructions
Grate the Cucumber
- Wash, then grate the cucumber using the large holes of a box grater (do not peel or seed the cucumber first unless using a common cucumber). I grate mine over a plate to start.
- Put the grated cucumber in a fine mesh sieve and place that in a bowl to catch the liquid. Set it aside while you prep the other ingredients.
Prep Other Ingredients
- Add the yogurt to a medium bowl. Chop the dill and mint, peel and press the garlic cloves, juice the lemon, and add those to the bowl with the yogurt, along with the olive oil, sea salt, and white pepper.
Drain the Cucumber Liquid
- Use clean hands to simply squeeze the cucumber over the sieve, allowing the liquid to drain into the bowl. Get as much liquid out of the cucumber as you can, then add that to the bowl with the yogurt and other ingredients.
Mix and Chill
- Stir well to combine everything, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put in the fridge to chill and blend flavors for about 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Storage
• Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.• Stir before serving: The cucumber may release a little liquid as it sits—just give it a stir. Each 2-tablespoon serving of this Tzatziki Sauce has about 35 calories | 2.3g fat | 0.5g saturated fat | 1.5g carbs | 0.2g fiber | 1g sugar | 2.6g protein | 105mg sodium | 100mg potassium, and provides small amounts of calcium, vitamin C, and iron.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal
