Greek Tzatziki Sauce
Greek Tzatziki Sauce is a classic and refreshing dip made with yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. It is a staple in Greek cuisine and is typically served as a starter or side dish. The sauce has a smooth and creamy texture, with a tangy and slightly sour taste that is perfectly balanced by the coolness of the cucumber.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz (100g) cucumber
- 1 clove of garlic , minced
- 1 cup (240g) Greek yogurt , strained
- 2 tbsp (30g) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp (5ml) red wine vinegar
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the cucumber.
- Use a seedless cucumber like the English cucumber or if you use a seed one make sure to remove the seeds in order to get the desired consistency of the sauce.
- Grate the cucumber using the larger holes of the grater. Squeeze well the grated cucumber to remove as much liquid as possible. For this, simply use your hands or transfer the grated cucumber onto a clean dishtowel and squeeze well.
Prepare the tzatziki sauce.
- Transfer the drained cucumber to a medium bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, the garlic, strained Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Mix to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with some fresh crusty bread, pita, fresh veggies or bread sticks.
- Refrigerate the leftovers for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving out of 4Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 3.6gProtein: 6.3gFat: 8.2gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 214mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2.9gCalcium: 66mg