Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Versatile Greek sauce made with cucumber, yogurt, garlic, and fresh herbs.
Equipment
- cutting board
- kitchen knife
- vegetable peeler
- garlic press
- paper towels
- mixing bowls
- large spoon
Ingredients
- ¾ English cucumber - partially peeled (striped)
- 1 tsp kosher salt - divided
- 4 cloves garlic - minced or pressed
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp white pepper - finely ground
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves - chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill - chopped
Instructions
- Using corse grater, grate the cucumbers.3/4 English cucumber
- Drain the grated cucumber through a strainer to remove any liquid.
- Spoon the damp grated cucumber into a paper towel, and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Add the dried cucumber to a bowl.
- Toss in ½ tsp kosher salt.1 tsp kosher salt
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the garlic, white vinegar, and olive oil.4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp white vinegar, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Add in the grated cucumbers, yogurt, pepper, and herbs.2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1 tbsp fresh dill
- Stir it all together, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 549IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg
