Cucumber Sauce for Gyros
Elevate your homemade gyros with this tangy, creamy Cucumber Sauce, a classic take on tzatziki that’s bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors. Made with velvety Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh garlic, and aromatic dill, this simple yet flavorful sauce comes together in just 15 minutes. A splash of zesty lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil add brightness, while a pinch of salt and black pepper season it to perfection. Perfect as a cool, savory topping for gyros or as a versatile dip for pita and veggies, this recipe is a must-have for Mediterranean cuisine lovers. Make it ahead and let the flavors meld in the fridge for an irresistible, restaurant-quality condiment that will transform any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber (seedless or English)
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out the excess liquid. This step is crucial to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated and strained cucumber, minced garlic, and chopped fresh dill.
Drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until everything is well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
For best results, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold as a sauce for gyros or as a dip with pita bread or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1308 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 869 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
