Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 English cucumber, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

A cool, creamy Greek yogurt sauce loaded with cucumber, garlic, and fresh dill. Perfect as a dip, spread, or sauce for grilled meats and vegetables.

15 minEasyServes 845 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
1 English cucumber, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

1

Place 1 grated English cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
2

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
3

Season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and stir until well combined.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice or salt as needed.
5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Tzatziki Sauce?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What can I use instead of Greek yogurt in Tzatziki Sauce?

The entry for Tzatziki Sauce calls for 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt. In its place: Sour cream, measure for measure, or regular yogurt strained for an hour.

Can I make Tzatziki Sauce dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Tzatziki Sauce is 2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Tzatziki Sauce keto-friendly?

A serving of Tzatziki Sauce carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

How many carbs are in Tzatziki Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 2 g of carbohydrate in about 45 calories, with 5 g protein and 1 g fat, plus 200 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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