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Easy Tzatziki Sauce

Kitchen Ready Betty
This easy homemade tzatziki sauce features creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, and zesty lemon for a refreshing Mediterranean flavor. It is the perfect healthy dip or spread for your favorite pita, veggies, and grilled meats!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Rest time (minimum for best flavor) 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizers, Salads & Sides, Snacks
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 66 kcal

Equipment

  • box grater
  • vegetable peeler
  • paper towels or cheesecloth
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • citrus juicer 
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup English cucumber peeled and finely grated
  • 1 garlic clove finely grated
  • 1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt I like Chobani
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place grated cucumber and garlic on paper towels or cheesecloth and gently squeeze to drain and blot excess moisture; allow to rest on towels while prepping other ingredients.
  • To a medium mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil; whisk. Then add fresh dill, salt, lemon pepper, and black pepper; thoroughly mix.
  • Add blotted cucumber and garlic; whisk to incorporate.
  • Cover and chill for a minimum of 1 hour for best flavor.

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three or four days. Because the cucumbers will continue to release moisture over time, you may notice a bit of liquid pooling at the top after it sits for a while. Simply give the mixture a quick stir before serving to bring back the creamy consistency.
This recipe does not freeze well, as the yogurt and cucumbers will change texture once thawed, so it is best enjoyed fresh from the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword dill, easy tzatziki sauce, English cucumber, extra virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon, Mediterranean, tzatziki sauce
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