The quick tzatziki sauce is creamy and full of bright summer flavors. This is a versatile sauce that can be used as a dip for veggies, chicken strips/kabobs, bread, lamb kabobs, on a gyro, or as a fun condiment.
Most recipes call for shredded cucumbers to make Tzatziki sauce, but we prefer chopping them in a food processor or by hand for a faster and easier process. We also like the small chunks of cucumber in the sauce.
How do you make a Quick Tzatziki Sauce?
Chop the cucumber by hand or in a food processor, sprinkle some salt, let it stand for a few minutes, and then squeeze out the excess liquid with a clean kitchen or paper towel
Add the Greek yogurt (we use nonfat to save a few calories), lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, fresh dill, salt, and pepper to the chopped, towel-dried cucumbers. Gently stir together until mixed well. Taste!! Then add more salt and pepper if needed.
Enjoy!!!!
This tangy cool sauce is the perfect addition to pita bread or crackers, chips, and cut veggies. We love to serve it with grilled meats, especially in the summer! There's something about the refreshing sauce paired with that grill flavor that makes it irresistible! Of course, this quick tzatziki sauce can also be served alongside gyros for a fun "make your own" meal night. Set out some grilled lamb or chicken, cucumber strips, diced tomato, onion, feta cheese, and pita. Everyone can build their own gyro and add all the tzatziki sauce they like.
Quick Tzatziki Sauce
A Few Things We Use
Ingredients
- 1 Large Cucumber
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 ½ Cups Fat-Free Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Lemon Juiced
- 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped
- Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Chop cucumber1 Large Cucumber
- Add one teaspoon of salt to the chopped cucumber and stir to coat1 Large Cucumber, 1 teaspoon Salt
- To prepare the cucumber, first, remove any excess moisture. Place the cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and carefully squeeze it to drain the excess liquid. Then, discard the liquid.1 Large Cucumber
- Place the drained cucumber in a bowl.1 Large Cucumber
- Add Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped dill to the cucumber. Mix everything thoroughly, then season with salt and pepper to your desired taste. Start with a small amount of seasoning, around ⅛ teaspoon at first, and gradually add more if necessary, as you cannot remove excess seasoning once it's added. It's always better to start with less and adjust accordingly.You can just cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.1 ½ Cups Fat-Free Plain Greek Yogurt, 1 Lemon, 2 Cloves Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill, Salt and Pepper to Taste
- Enjoy!!!
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