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How to Make Tzatziki

How to Make Tzatziki

Learn how to make tzatziki, a traditional Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce with fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course dip, sauce
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 cups
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • Mixing Bowl
  • sieve

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Base

  • 2 cups grated cucumber from about 1 medium 10-ounce cucumber
  • 1 clove garlic pressed or minced

Yogurt Mixture

  • 1.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint and/or dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Lightly squeeze the grated cucumber between your palms over the sink to remove excess moisture. Transfer the squeezed cucumber to a serving bowl, and repeat with the remaining cucumber.
  • Add the yogurt, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to the bowl, and stir to blend.
  • Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and add additional chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, and/or salt if necessary.
  • Serve tzatziki immediately or chill for later. Leftover tzatziki keeps well, chilled, for about 4 days.

Notes

Recipe adapted from the book, Love Real Food. For a dairy-free/vegan option, substitute an equal amount of cashew sour cream for the yogurt, and thin with a small splash of water if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg
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