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.
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: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 166mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 0.1mg
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