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Tzatziki Sauce - Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

Tzatziki sauce is Greek yogurt cucumber sauce that complement meat, vegetables or bread.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 137kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 big cucumber seeded, grated & drained
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt (for cucumber to drain liquid)
  • 2 ¼ cups Greek yogurt strained
  • 5 gloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar or 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
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Instructions

  • Peel cucumber and remove seed.
  • Grate cucumber and sprinkle ⅛ teaspoon salt to draw water out. Put on a strainer and drain the cucumber well. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Strain yogurt using a cheese cloth while waiting for cucumber to drain. Set aside.
  • Mix yogurt and grated cucumber in a bowl.
  • Toss-in garlic, dill, olive oil and vinegar.
  • Mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
  • Serve with pita, meat or veggies. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg