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Cucumber sauce with herbs and garlic tzatziki

4 servings

15 minutes

Tzatziki is a classic Greek sauce with a refreshing and vibrant taste. Its roots trace back to ancient Greece, where it was valued for its simplicity and harmonious blend of ingredients. Creamy yogurt forms a soft base, while grated cucumber adds juiciness and light freshness. Garlic adds zest, and dill provides a subtle aroma. Olive oil and wine vinegar balance the texture and flavor, while salt and pepper complete the composition. This sauce perfectly complements meat, fish, and vegetables and serves as a base for many Mediterranean dishes. It is chilled before serving to enhance the refreshing effect. Tzatziki is not just a sauce but a true symbol of Greek gastronomy that elevates any dish.

Cucumber sauce with herbs and garlic tzatziki
Energy value per serving
Calories
204.3kcal
Proteins
6.6grams
Fats
14.5grams
Carbohydrates
12.1grams
Ingredients
4servings
Garlic
4 
clove
Yoghurt
500 
g
Olive oil
2 
tbsp
Dill
20 
g
Green olives
 
to taste
Salt
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Wash the cucumber and grate it on a fine grater. To prevent the sauce from being too runny, be sure to drain the excess juice.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Cucumbers: 2 pieces
  • 2

    Peel and finely chop the garlic.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Garlic: 4 cloves
  • 3

    Wash the dill, dry it, and chop it finely. Mix with cucumber and garlic. Add yogurt, olive oil, and wine vinegar, and mix thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Dill: 20 g
    2. Cucumbers: 2 pieces
    3. Garlic: 4 cloves
    4. Yoghurt: 500 g
    5. Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
    6. White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
    7. Salt:  to taste
    8. Ground black pepper:  to taste
  • 4

    Chill and garnish with olives before serving.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Green olives:  to taste