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Healthy tzatziki sauce in a bowl along with veggies and pita wedges.
Course Appetizer, dip, Snack

Healthy Tzatziki Sauce

By: Elysia
Servings 8 servings
This healthy tzatziki recipe is the perfect creamy condiment to enjoy with fresh veggies or pita chips, as a salad dressing, or to enjoy with any protein! Homemade tzatziki sauce comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients, and you'll love having this healthy dip in your fridge to add to everything all week long! {Gluten-free & Vegetarian}
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 2% plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup shredded English cucumber (about 3/4 medium English cucumber shredded)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or use 1 garlic clove )
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus additional for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste (I used about 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper)

Instructions

  • Measure out the yogurt into a coffee filter or fine wire mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Place in the refrigerator and allow liquid to strain from the yogurt for several hours. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, de-seed and grate your cucumber. Place the shredded cucumber in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let it sit on the counter for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, occasionally pushing out the excess water.
  • Place the shredded cucumber into a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil, dill (if using), salt and pepper. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired, and serve.

Notes

  • For thicker tzatziki, allow the yogurt to strain for several hours.
  • If you want a thicker tzatziki without having to strain the yogurt, choose whole milk Greek yogurt instead of 2%.
  • Everyone's garlic preferences are different, so adjust the amount of garlic powder used to taste.
  • If you prefer a more authentic tzatziki sauce, skip the dill. If you like that refreshing herby flavour, add in 1 tablespoon of fresh dill or more to taste.
  • The number one way to prevent watery tzatziki is sprinkle the shredded cucumber with a bit of salt and allow it to sit for 10 minutes or so to help draw the water out, then wring it out really well. I find that cheesecloth does the best job of getting rid of the excess water, but you can also use a clean kitchen towel or some thick and sturdy paper towel to squeeze the cucumber

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 0.1mg
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