High Protein Zaziki
Elevate your snacking or meal-prep game with this creamy, tangy High Protein Zaziki—a nutritious twist on the classic Mediterranean dip! Made with a protein-packed blend of Greek yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese, this recipe is as healthy as it is flavorful. Featuring grated cucumber, fresh dill, and a hit of garlic, this easy-to-make creamy dip comes together in just 15 minutes. The addition of olive oil and lemon juice adds richness and brightness, while staying light and refreshing. Perfect as a dip for crunchy veggies, a spread for wraps, or a topping for grilled meats, this versatile, high-protein tzatziki is a must-try for both health enthusiasts and flavor-seekers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup Low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and grate the cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the blended yogurt mixture, grated cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread or fresh vegetables, or as a topping for grilled meats or falafel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1633 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 785 mg | 17% | |
*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.
