Heart-Healthy Classic Tzatziki Sauce
Creamy, refreshing, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Classic Tzatziki Sauce is a guilt-free twist on the Mediterranean favorite. Made with protein-rich low-fat Greek yogurt, crisp cucumber, and a medley of fresh garlic and dill, this savory dip delivers bold flavors while supporting a health-conscious lifestyle. Olive oil and a touch of fresh lemon juice add richness and a bright, zesty finish, while careful preparation ensures a smooth, perfectly balanced texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect served chilled as a dip, a salad dressing, or a vibrant accompaniment to grilled meats or gyros. Whether you're hosting guests or crafting a wholesome snack, this easy recipe is the ultimate answer to healthy, flavorful cooking. Keywords: heart-healthy, tzatziki sauce, low-fat dip, Mediterranean recipe, light Greek yogurt, healthy snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber and grate it using a box grater. Once grated, place the cucumber in a cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible to prevent the sauce from being too watery.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and add them to the yogurt mixture.
Chop the fresh dill leaves finely and mix them into the bowl.
Add salt and black pepper, and stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together. Stir before serving.
Serve chilled as a dip for vegetables or pita, or as a topping for grilled meats or gyros.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1350 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 1000 mg | 21% | |
*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.
