Tzatziki Sauce (Yogurt and Cucumber Dip)

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Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips.

Submitted by Lobbylady

Updated on July 10, 2019

9

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 hrs

Total Time:

10 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain overnight.
Lay grated cucumber on a plate lined with paper towel; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.
Combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, garlic, parsley, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

21	Calories
1g	Fat
3g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 21
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 45mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 96mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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