Tzatziki

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Tzatziki
This Middle Eastern sauce is perfect to accompany seafood, lamb, cheeses, and just about anything that needs the addition of a fresh oomph
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Course: Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Dairy, Dip, Easy, Gluten-Free, Sauce, Vegetarian
Servings: 10
Calories: 51kcal
Author: Chef Bill Collins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups yogurt (strained. See note below)
  • 1 English cucumber (or 3 Kirby cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped or grated)
  • 2 garlic cloves (peeled and mashed to a paste, or crushed in a garlic press)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (or mint, chopped)
  • 1 lemon (zest only)
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Strain the yogurt for 2-4 hours (see note below)
  • Mix together the strained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon zest. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
  • Add in the olive oil, if desired

Notes

Straining yogurt:
  1. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt and ¼ teaspoon salt
  2. Place the yogurt into a double layer of cheesecloth, a tea towel, or an ultrafine mesh strainer
    1. If using cheesecloth or a tea towel, place it in a strainer or colander, and cover with plastic wrap. Place in a bowl so the strainer doesn’t touch the bottom
    2. If using an ultrafine mesh strainer, cover with plastic wrap. Place in a bowl so the strainer doesn’t touch the bottom
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours
Nutrition Facts
Tzatziki
Amount per Serving
Calories
51
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
24
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
138
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
89
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
68
mg
7
%
Iron
 
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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