Tzatziki Sauce from Scratch
Use a few easy ingredients to make your own Tzatziki Sauce from scratch and add some homemade flavor to your next Mediterranean meal.
Servings 3 cups
Calories 151kcal
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz greek yogurt
- 1 tsp dill
Instructions
- Start by partially peeling the cucumber making stripes on it
- Slice the cucumber into pieces about 1/4″ thick
- Place the cucumber in a food processor and pulse until the cucumber is well-grated
- Sprinkle the salt on the cucumber and give it a quick stir
- Drain the moisture from the cucumber in one of two ways: Either place the cucumber in a mesh sieve over a bowl to let the moisture drain OR use a clean dish towel or cheesecloth to squeeze the moisture out of the cucumber
- Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the garlic, vinegar, and olive oil
- Add the grated cucumber to the garlic and stir to combine
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve the sauce
- About 10 minutes before serving, remove the cucumber mixture from the refrigerator and stir in the yogurt
- Sprinkle with fresh dill to garnish and serve immediately
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 376mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 0.5mg