Traditional Tzatziki
This traditional tzatziki recipe is so easy to make, and goes so well with lamb, chicken, falafel or pita chips!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 222kcal
Equipment
- 1 sharp knife & cutting board
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cheesecloth - or nut bag
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. dill - chopped
- 1 garlic clove - finely minced
- ½ cucumber - shredded and squeezed
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Chop 1 tbsp. fresh dill. Very finely mince 1 garlic clove. Grate ½ cucumber (about ½ cup) using the large holes of a cheese grater. You don’t have to peel it first. Use cheesecloth (or a nut bag) to squeeze out as much cucumber juice as you can and set aside.
- Add minced garlic, dill, squeezed cucumber shreds, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 tsp. lemon juice and ¼ tsp. sea salt to a mixing bowl. Give it a nice stir until thoroughly mixed and serve.
Notes
Tzatziki will stay fresh for 3 days when stored in a sealed, refrigerated container.
See post for detailed instructions with photos of the process.
Nutrition information is an estimate.
Nutrition
Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1253IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg