Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
A cooling, creamy, and refreshing condiment perfect for grilled meats and pita bread, inspired by the flavors of Greece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cucumber, grated and excess water squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill or mint, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, olive oil, and vinegar or lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
- Mix gently until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in the chopped dill or mint, if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with grilled meats or as a dip with pita bread.
Notes
For best flavor, refrigerate the sauce to allow ingredients to mingle. Squeeze out excess moisture from the cucumber to avoid a watery sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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