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Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

This Tzatziki Sauce is a yogurt and cucumber dip perfect for grilled chicken or veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Draining Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Course Dips, Sauces
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 16 cups
Calories 21 kcal

Equipment

  • colander
  • bowl
  • Plate

Ingredients
  

Dairy

  • 16 ounce low-fat plain yogurt

Vegetables

  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

Herbs

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Condiments

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Seasonings

  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth; place over a medium bowl. Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover colander with plastic wrap. Drain yogurt in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, place grated cucumber on a paper-towel-lined plate; drain 1 to 2 hours.
  • Combine yogurt, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

Notes

This sauce is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat, as well as a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 21kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 96mgSugar: 2gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 56mg
Keyword Cucumber Dip, Greek Dip, Healthy Dip, Tzatziki, vegetarian, Yogurt Dip
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