Healthy Tzatziki Sauce
Made in just 10 minutes this home tzatziki sauce is tangy, refreshing, and delicious when paired with anything from pitas and turkey burgers to vegetables.
Servings: 4 oz
Calories: 20kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt preferably full fat
- 1 small cucumber Look for a persian cucumber as they are seedless. Approx. ¼ C, peeled and chopped small or grated and drained
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice preferably fresh
- 2 tablespoon dried mint leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater or a Cuisinart.
- Place the cucumber into a colander and press down to release all of the liquid.
- Place into a medium bowl and combine the cucumbers with the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Store in an airtight container for up to four days.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.2mg
