Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce
Creamy, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this homemade Tzatziki Cucumber Dipping Sauce is a versatile and healthy addition to any meal. Made with tangy Greek yogurt, crisp grated cucumber, aromatic garlic, and fresh dill, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers a bright, zesty punch from freshly squeezed lemon juice. The secret to its perfect texture is squeezing out excess water from the cucumber, ensuring a velvety, non-watery consistency. Ideal as a dip for warm pita bread and fresh veggies or as a cooling accompaniment to grilled meats, gyros, and sandwiches, this chilled tzatziki sauce is a must-have at your next Mediterranean-inspired feast. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s as delicious as it is wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or low-fat)
- 1 medium Cucumber (English or seedless preferred)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves (minced or grated)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Start by preparing the cucumber. If using an English cucumber, you can leave the skin on. Otherwise, peel the cucumber. Grate the cucumber using a box grater or food processor.
Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This step is crucial to prevent the tzatziki from becoming too watery.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on your preference.
Cover the bowl and let the tzatziki rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a dipping sauce for pita bread, fresh veggies, or grilled meats. It can also be used as a spread or accompaniment for gyros and sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.4 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.1 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 736 mg | 16% | |
*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.
