Greek Cucumber Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make the classic Greek Cucumber Sauce, Tzatziki. It is perfect for dipping or as a condiment.
Servings: 4
Calories: 84kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor or Grater
Ingredients
- 2 small size Persian Cucumbers
- 1 Cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon sumac or za'tar spice mix
- ¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper or to taste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
- 2 sprigs dill, chopped
- 2 sprigs mint leaves, chopped
- Handful of parsley, chopped
- Half a lemon, juice
Instructions
- Wash and grate the cucumber using a grater or a food processor.
- Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial to prevent your tzatziki from becoming watery.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the strained cucumber with Greek yogurt.
- Add minced garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, finely chopped herbs, salt, za'tar/sumac, and pepper. Whisk it all together to combine nicely.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour. Chilling allows the flavours to meld together.
- You can garnish this cucumber sauce with a drizzle of olive oil, chopped cucumbers, and finely chopped dill or mint.
- Serve Greek Cucumber Sauce with pita chips.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with plain yogurt or thick curd. If you are using curd, strain all the excess liquid to get that creamy, thick consistency.
- Adding za'tar or sumac is completely optional. You can substitute them with cumin powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 0.2mg