Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
A delicious and healthy Greek sauce to complement any of your grilled needs or veggies. Made with yogurt, garlic and cucumber.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups yogurt Greek, plain
- ½ cucumber seedless, peeled and grated fine
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped (optional)
- 1 dash nutmeg
Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
mint for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber with a fine grater.
- Place the grated cucumber in a strainer or cheese cloth and gently squeeze down to remove as much water as possible. You should have a moist pulp when done.
- In a bowl place the Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, and garlic, then stir to combine.
- Add in the cucumber, then stir in the dill, and the nutmeg. Drizzle with olive oil, and top with chopped mint if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 166mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 0.1mg
