Description
Mediterranean magic meets creamy delight in this tzatziki sauce. Cool cucumber and tangy yogurt blend perfectly, bringing Greek island flavors right to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup thick whole milk Greek yogurt
- ½ cup finely grated cucumber
- 1 garlic clove, grated
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped mint
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Grate fresh cucumber using a box grater, then transfer the shredded vegetable onto a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
- Firmly press and squeeze the cucumber to extract maximum moisture, preventing the sauce from becoming watery.
- Select a medium-sized mixing bowl and combine the drained cucumber with creamy plain yogurt (full-fat varieties work best).
- Add fresh minced garlic, measuring approximately 1 to 2 cloves (0.5 to 1 ounces), ensuring an even distribution of flavor.
- Pour in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil (1 tablespoon or 15 milliliters) to enhance the sauce’s richness and smooth texture.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 tablespoon or 15 milliliters) to provide a bright, tangy undertone.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning carefully.
- Finely chop fresh dill and mint leaves, incorporating them into the mixture for an aromatic Mediterranean profile.
- Gently fold all ingredients until thoroughly combined, ensuring an even distribution of herbs and seasonings.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to chill.
Notes
- Keeps perfectly sealed in the refrigerator for 3-4 days without losing flavor or texture.
- Freezes wonderfully up to one month, maintaining its creamy consistency when thawed.
- Swap Greek yogurt with coconut or almond-based plant yogurt for a vegan-friendly version.
- Easily adapts to dairy-free diets by using coconut or soy-based yogurt alternatives.
- Transforms into a versatile companion for grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, crispy falafel, or as a zesty dip alongside warm pita bread.
- Naturally compliant with keto and gluten-free dietary requirements, making it a guilt-free and inclusive recipe option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 156 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg