Tzatziki Sauce
Creamy Greek Tztaziki Sauce. A versitle Greek yogurt and cucumber sauce to serve along with veggies and pita, spread on sandwiches, or add it next to grilled fish, meat or poultry!
Ingredients
- 3/4 English cucumber partially peeled (striped) and sliced
- 1 tsp salt kosher, divided
- 5 garlic cloves peeled, finely grated or minced (you can use less if you prefer)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups Homemade Yogurt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper ground
- Warm pita bread for serving
- Sliced vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Prep the cucumber. In a food processor, grate the cucumbers. Toss with 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Transfer to a fine mesh strainer over a deep bowl to drain. Spoon the grated cucumber into a cheese cloth or a double thickness napkin and squeeze dry. Set aside briefly.
- In one large mixing bowl, place the garlic with remaining 1/2 tsp salt, white vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix to combine. Add the grated cucumber to the large bowl with the garlic mixture. Stir in the yogurt and white pepper. Combine thoroughly. Cover tightly and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
- When ready to serve, stir the tzatziki sauce to refresh and transfer to serving bowl, drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil, if you like. Add a side of warm pita bread and your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 15gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 826mgPotassium: 319mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 85IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 0.4mg
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