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tzatziki sauce recipe

Tzatziki sauce recipe

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A nice fresh side dish that goes great with souvlaki, dolmades, giros or on your shoarma sandwich instead of garlic sauce.
Course sauce
Cuisine Greek
Keyword cucumber, dill, yogurt
Diet vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 portions
Calories 83
Author Simone

Equipment

  • Box grater

Ingredients

  • 500 gr Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cucumber grated
  • 1-2 cloves garlic grated or pressed
  • pepper and salt to taste
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • extra virgin olive oil for drizzling over
Metric - Us customary

Instructions

  • Start by grating the cucumber. Then drain the cucumber well and squeeze the liquid out with your hands. You can also drain it on paper towels.
  • Put the yogurt in a bowl and mix with the grated cucumber and garlic. Finally, sprinkle the oregano on top.
  • Serve the tzatziki with a drizzle of olive oil over the top.

Notes

 

  • Storage: Keeps about 3 days in the fridge; garlic flavor intensifies over time.
  • Tzatziki vs. Raita: Both are similar, but raita (India) has cumin and no garlic, while tzatziki (Greece) does.
  • Is it Healthy? Yes! Made with fresh ingredients and low in carbs.
  • Plant-Based Option: Swap Greek yogurt for coconut or soy yogurt—coconut adds a unique flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 0.4mg