Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce
Most classicly paired with a gyro or falafel, this homemade Tzatziki is good enough to scoop up with crackers.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cucumber, halved with seeds removed
- 3/4 cup plain Greek low-fat yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment & Utensils
- Medium bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, produce, and utensils.
- Dice each cucumber half. Place cucumber pieces into a paper towel and press to remove excess water.
- In a medium bowl, add the cucumber, yogurt, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper and mix well. Store covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Tips
Save the other 1/2 of the cucumber for topping your gyro, or to try with another Celebrate Your Plate recipe, like our Watermelon Summer Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Per serving
Amount
Calories
40
Total Fat
1g
Sodium
90mg
Total Carbohydrate
3g
Protein
5g
