Description
This Tzatziki Sauce Dip is a refreshing and tangy Greek yogurt-based dip infused with cucumbers, garlic, and dill. Perfect for dipping with pita bread, veggies, or grilled meats, this versatile sauce is a must-have for any Mediterranean-themed gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Greek Yogurt Dip:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Cucumber Dip:
- 1/2 cup cucumber, finely grated and drained
Flavorings:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber: Place grated cucumber in a towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled with pita bread, veggies, or meats.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend ingredients in a food processor.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Enhance with mint or parsley for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
