Sour Cream Tzatziki
Elevate your dipping game with this irresistibly creamy Sour Cream Tzatziki! A delightful twist on the classic Greek recipe, this version swaps traditional yogurt for tangy sour cream, bringing a rich depth of flavor to the table. Featuring fresh cucumber, aromatic garlic, and a burst of lemony brightness, this quick, no-cook sauce is infused with chopped dill and a drizzle of olive oil for a refreshingly herbaceous finish. Ideal as a chilled dip for crunchy veggies and warm pita bread or as a zesty accompaniment to gyros, grilled meats, or seafood, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and is guaranteed to impress. Perfect for summer gatherings or Mediterranean-inspired meals, Sour Cream Tzatziki is the ultimate creamy condiment to tantalize your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Sour cream
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the cucumber, then grate it using the large holes on a box grater.
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and wring out as much water as possible. This helps prevent the tzatziki from becoming watery.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated, wrung-out cucumber and sour cream.
Finely mince the garlic cloves or use a garlic press, then add them to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh dill and stir it into the mixture.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Stir everything together until fully incorporated and smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or dill as desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread or vegetables, or as a sauce for grilled meats and gyros.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
855 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.3 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 1419 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 512 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
