Tzatziki

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Tzatziki is a popular sauce found in Greek cuisine, and it's often used as a dip or spread. This tzatziki sauce recipe is bright, creamy and flavorful with dill and lemon. Be sure to squeeze the cucumber thoroughly, as the juice will dilute the flavors.

By
Julia Levy
Julia Levy
Julia Levy

Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon.

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Updated on June 17, 2024
Reviewed by Dietitian
Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC
Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC
Reviewed by Dietitian Nadine Bradley, RD, CNSC

Nadine Bradley is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified nutrition support clinician who performs nutrition reviews on EatingWell recipes. She first got into nutrition as a competitive athlete, primarily focusing on how to nourish her body for peak performance.

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Tzatziki dip in a white bowl, with pita bread squares next to it
Photo:

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Active Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Diabetes-Friendly Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free
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Ingredients for the tzatziki recipe

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber, unpeeled, halved and seeded

  • ¾ cup whole-milk plain yogurt

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

  • 1 small clove garlic, grated

  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Coarsely shred cucumber over a clean kitchen towel. Wrap the towel around the shredded cucumber; gently squeeze to remove excess liquid. Transfer the cucumber to a medium bowl.

    Grated cucumber on a kitchen towel

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  2. Add yogurt, dill, garlic, lemon zest and salt; stir to combine. Season with pepper to taste.

    Yogurt in a bowl with grated cucumber mixed into it

    Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

27 Calories
1g Fat
3g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1/4 cup
Calories 27
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 2%
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Vitamin A 88IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Folate 6mcg 2%
Vitamin K 8mcg 7%
Sodium 212mg 9%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 2%
Potassium 124mg 3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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