Description
This Tzatziki Sauce combines creamy Greek yogurt with refreshing cucumber and zesty lemon, creating a burst of flavor. It’s quick to make and perfect as a dip or dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup fresh cucumber, seeded and finely chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and dill.
- Stir in the finely chopped cucumber.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, strain the yogurt before mixing.
Using fresh dill enhances the flavor—substitute with dried if necessary.
Chill the sauce for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg