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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.

Tzatziki sauce
Energy value per serving
Calories
75.4kcal
Proteins
2grams
Fats
6grams
Carbohydrates
3.1grams
Ingredients
4servings
Garlic
2 
clove
Parsley
 
to taste
Dill
 
to taste
Olive oil
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:
    1. Garlic: 2 cloves
    2. Cucumbers: 1 piece
  • 2

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

    Required ingredients:
    1. Garlic: 2 cloves
    2. Plain (natural) yoghurt: 125 ml
    3. Cucumbers: 1 piece
    4. Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
    5. Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
    6. Parsley:  to taste
    7. Dill:  to taste
    8. Sea salt:  to taste