Healthy Tzatziki Sauce
Healthy Tzatziki Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to any Greek meal, or as a dip for pita chips. Fresh dill is key to this flavorful dip!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 35kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt - 2% or full-fat
- 1/2 medium English cucumber (about a cup) - seeds removed and diced
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh dill - finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh garlic) - minced
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil - drizzle on to serve
Instructions
- Prep cucumber. Finely dice the cucumber, and then squeeze the excess moisture out (if necessary) with some paper towel.1/2 medium English cucumber (about a cup)
- Mince the dill. Remove the smaller branches of dill and finely dice it.
- Combine ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, cucumbers, dill, seasonings, and fresh lemon juice. Top with a drizzle of olive oil.1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 Tablespoon fresh dill, 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh garlic), kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Add to your favorite mediterranean recipes!
Notes
- This Tzatziki Sauce is great on top of Greek bowls, or used as a dipping sauce for veggies and pita chips.
- This sauce will stay fresh for about three days, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg