Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Cool, creamy, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this homemade cucumber yogurt sauce is a versatile condiment you'll want to put on everything. Made with thick and tangy Greek yogurt, juicy grated cucumber, fragrant garlic, and a hint of fresh dill, this recipe is elevated with a splash of lemon juice and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for added zest and richness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and easy sauce is both refreshing and healthy, perfect as a dip for crunchy veggies or pita bread, a dressing for crisp salads, or a flavorful topping for grilled meats, fish, or falafel. Whether you call it tzatziki or cucumber yogurt sauce, this chilled recipe is a must-have for any Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 2 small Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
Step 2
Wrap the grated cucumber in the towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. This will prevent the sauce from becoming watery.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, minced garlic, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the sauce is smooth.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, dill, or lemon juice as preferred.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled as a dip for vegetables or pita bread, a dressing for salads, or a topping for grilled meats, fish, or falafel.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (477.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 322.3 |
| Total Fat 15.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 7.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1264.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.0g | |
| Protein 17.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 221.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 585.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories