Tzatziki Sauce
Bursting with the fresh flavors of cucumber, garlic, lemon and dill, our Tzatziki Sauce recipe is delicious on chicken, beef, vegetables and even served as a dip or salad dressing.
Servings: 10
Calories: 20kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 2 Tbs. finely chopped red onion
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
- 2 small cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Combine yogurt, cucumber, red onion, dill, garlic, lemon juice, kosher salt and pepper.
- Stir until blended.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve with your favorite vegetable dippers, tossed with lettuce, on a sandwich or over grilled chicken, beef or seafood.
Notes
Recipe makes 1 ¼ cups sauce
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- For a smoother sauce, grate the cucumber instead of finely mincing it
- Add chopped fresh mint for extra herb flavor
- Add a bit of olive oil and use as a tzatziki salad dressing
- Reduce garlic to one clove, if desired
- Substitute sour cream for the Greek yogurt
- Use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg