Authentic Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Healthy, Greek yogurt, garlic and cucumber Tzatziki sauce recipe, the perfect condiment for grilled chicken, gyros, burgers or as a dip with pita chips at a summer garden party.
Servings 6 people
Calories 63kcal
Ingredients
- 2 c Greek yogurt (organic)
- 1/2 English cucumber
- 1.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5-6 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1/4 c fresh dill (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 lemon (zested)
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumber then shred it through a cheese grater. Transfer to a cheesecloth lined strainer and allow it to drain over a bowl. Use your hands and squeeze as much of the water out of it as possible.
- Add the Greek yogurt to a medium serving bowl and mix together with the olive oil, grated garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill and drained grated cucumber. Season to taste with sea salt.
- Serve garnished with the lemon zest, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some fresh dill.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 180mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 14.1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 0.4mg