Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this homemade cucumber yogurt sauce is a versatile condiment you'll want to put on everything. Made with thick and tangy Greek yogurt, juicy grated cucumber, fragrant garlic, and a hint of fresh dill, this recipe is elevated with a splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for added zest and richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy sauce is both refreshing and healthy, perfect as a dip for crunchy veggies or pita bread, a dressing for crisp salads, or a flavorful topping for grilled meats, fish, or falafel. Whether you call it tzatziki or cucumber yogurt sauce, this chilled recipe is a must-have for any Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 small Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
Wrap the grated cucumber in the towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This will prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the sauce is smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, dill, or lemon juice as preferred.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip for vegetables or pita bread, a dressing for salads, or a topping for grilled meats, fish, or falafel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.4 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1265 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 586 mg | 12% | |
*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.
