Tzatziki sauce

4 servings

10 minutes

Tzatziki is a legendary Greek sauce embodying the freshness of the Mediterranean. Its roots trace back to ancient times when a combination of yogurt, cucumber, and garlic was used to create a light, cooling accompaniment to meals. Tzatziki has a creamy texture with a refreshing taste and a slight tang from lemon juice and aromatic herbs. This sauce pairs perfectly with meat, fish, vegetables, and traditional pitas, adding lightness and sophistication to dishes. It is served as a dip, sauce or even as a standalone snack. Easy to prepare yet rich in flavor, tzatziki remains an integral part of Greek cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 75.4
• Proteins: 2g
• Fats: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 3.1g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 2 clove
• Natural yoghurt: 125 ml
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Parsley: to taste
• Dill: to taste
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop or crush the garlic, peel and grate the cucumber. Squeeze out its pulp well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

2. Add garlic, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, finely chopped parsley, dill, and salt to the yogurt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Natural yoghurt: 125 ml
   • Cucumbers: 1 piece
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Parsley:  to taste
   • Dill:  to taste
   • Sea salt:  to taste