Mexican Tszatziki
Give your taste buds a vibrant twist with Mexican Tzatziki, a refreshing fusion of classic Mediterranean and bold Latin flavors. This creamy dip combines velvety Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño for a unique, spicy-smooth balance. Enhanced with a hint of cumin and garlic, it’s the perfect accompaniment for tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a tangy topping for tacos and grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this chilled dip is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering, seamlessly blending healthy indulgence with bold Mexican flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 large Lime
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 small Jalapeño
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and peel the cucumber. Cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Grate the cucumber using a box grater and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible to prevent the tzatziki from being watery.
Finely chop the cilantro and jalapeño. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before chopping.
Using a microplane or fine grater, grate the garlic clove into a paste.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, garlic paste, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Zest the lime directly into the bowl using a fine grater, then cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the mixture.
Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice, if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1353 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 20% | |
*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.
