Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
"Whip up this simple homemade Tzatziki sauce in no time! Featuring creamy Greek yogurt, crisp cucumbers, aromatic garlic, and a medley of fresh herbs, this flavorful dip is ready in just minutes!"
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Ingredients
- 8 oz fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh chives
- kosher salt and fresh pepper
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Use a metal strainer or a coffee filter to drain the yogurt for several hours, allowing it to lose as much liquid as possible. Once drained, set it aside.
- 2
With a small spoon, remove the seeds from the cucumber. Either chop the cucumber in a mini food processor or grate it using a box grater. Transfer the grated cucumber to a metal strainer and sprinkle a pinch of salt over it—this aids in drawing out the moisture. You might find it helpful to press down with the back of a spoon to extract any additional liquid.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the drained cucumber, minced garlic, yogurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice, dill, and chives. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour prior to serving.
- 4
This recipe yields approximately 2 cups. Keep it stored in the refrigerator for about one week.