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Tzatziki in a bowl.

The Best Tzatziki Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup greek yogurt full fat is best
  • ½ cup grated cucumber about half of one large cucumber
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  • Use a cheese grater to grate the cucumber into a bowl. Squeeze the grated cucumber to help release as much extra moisture as possible. Drain the extra moisture from the bowl. Mince the fresh garlic using a knife or a garlic press.
  • Add the greek yogurt, garlic, olive. oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and dill to the bowl and stir until the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Allow the tzatziki to chill in the fridge for 2 hours. Before serving make sure to give it a taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Keep stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
The Best Tzatziki Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 43 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 109mg5%
Potassium 67mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 40mg4%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.