Tzatziki is a fresh and tasty sauce made with cucumbers, Greek yogurt, and garlic… it is known worldwide, originally from Greece, but also widespread in the Balkans and the Middle East. It pairs with appetizers but is excellent with grilled meat and fish dishes. You only need a few ingredients to make it: yogurt, grated cucumbers, garlic, mint, and good extra virgin olive oil… in just a few minutes, you can serve your tzatziki sauce; it will be perfect for an aperitif with friends or a nice summer dinner!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 85.96 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 7.84 (g) of which sugars 6.41 (g)
- Proteins 5.43 (g)
- Fat 3.92 (g) of which saturated 1.98 (g)of which unsaturated 0.01 (g)
- Fibers 0.59 (g)
- Sodium 111.07 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 80 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber (about 3.5 oz)
- 10.5 oz Greek yogurt (5% or 2% fat)
- 1 clove garlic
- mint (or parsley)
- lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Grater
- Garlic Press
- Bowl
- Strainer
- Paper Towel
Preparation
Wash the cucumber and grate it without peeling. Place it in a strainer and let it drain for 30-40 minutes.
Afterwards, squeeze it well and dry it with a kitchen paper towel.
Peel the garlic and press it, or chop it very finely with a knife.
Pour the Greek yogurt into a bowl, add the garlic, 2-3 chopped mint leaves (or parsley), a splash of lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Finally, add the grated cucumbers and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix everything, taste, and adjust the salt if necessary.
Your tzatziki sauce is ready. I recommend placing it in the refrigerator (covered with plastic wrap) and let it marinate for 1-2 hours before serving.
It keeps for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator in a closed container.
Tips and Notes
Before grating, taste the cucumber to ensure it is not bitter.
You can increase or decrease the amount of garlic to your liking.
You can substitute lemon juice with white wine vinegar (about half a tablespoon).
If you don’t like mint, you can replace it with parsley or dill.
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