Healthy Tzatziki Sauce
Healthy Tzatziki Sauce
For a light and tangy refreshing dip that is full of flavor try this healthy Tzatziki Sauce recipe. Learn how to make tzatziki sauce in 10 minutes or less! Tzatziki is a healthy dip that can be enjoyed as a sauce with a delicious meal like falafel or greek meatballs or as a dip with fresh veggies. It is low in calories and fat and is made with all fresh, healthy ingredients that contain protein, calcium, and vitamins.
Tzatziki, also known as tarator or cacık, is a dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East. It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley and thyme.
Ingredients for Tzatziki sauce
- 1 cup plain green yogurt
- 1/2 large cucumber finely diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp dill weed
- 1 and 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions for Tzatziki sauce
Combine the greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill weed, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well.
Perfect for pita bread or veggies
Everyone is always looking for a delicious dip recipe. This Tzatziki sauce does not disappoint. It is tangy and full of flavor. This would be perfect for pita chips or veggies. I use this sauce with greek chicken salad recipe which is below. It is also great on gyros.
Check out my recipe for greek chicken salad……it uses the sauce.
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