Zaziki
Discover the creamy, tangy delight of homemade Zaziki, a traditional Greek yogurt sauce that's as refreshing as it is versatile. This quick and easy recipe combines rich, velvety Greek yogurt with crisp, grated English cucumber, aromatic garlic, zesty lemon juice, and the bright flavor of fresh dill. A drizzle of olive oil and a touch of seasoning bring this classic Mediterranean dip to life. Perfectly chilled, Zaziki pairs beautifully with warm pita bread, crunchy vegetable sticks, or grilled meats like souvlaki or gyros. Ready in just 20 minutes, with no cooking required, this healthy and crowd-pleasing sauce is a must-have addition to any gathering or weeknight meal. Try it once, and your taste buds will be transported straight to the Aegean coast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 large English cucumber
- 3 medium Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel the English cucumber and grate it using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture over the sink.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the squeezed cucumber and Greek yogurt.
Mince the garlic cloves finely and add them to the yogurt mixture.
Finely chop the fresh dill and stir it into the yogurt mixture.
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the zaziki for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a sauce for grilled meats.
Store any leftover zaziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2540 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 444 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1128 mg | 24% | |
*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.
