Easy 10 Minute Healthy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
This Easy 10 Minute Healthy Tzatziki Sauce is a fresh and creamy Greek yogurt-based dip, flavored with cucumber, garlic, lemon, and dill. Perfect as a light and healthy accompaniment for pita chips, naan, or fresh vegetables, this recipe is quick to prepare and uses wholesome ingredients for a delicious, low-fat, and gluten-free snack or condiment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Sauce, Dip
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat)
- 1/2 English cucumber (about 2/3 cup), seeds removed and diced
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 1 clove)
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the cucumber: Place the diced cucumber in a strainer over a bowl and sprinkle with some salt. Let it sit for a few minutes to remove excess moisture, then pat lightly with a clean paper towel to prevent sogginess in the sauce.
- Mix the sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, drained cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, chopped dill, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir everything until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Garnish: Top the tzatziki sauce with extra fresh dill, a pinch of ground black pepper, and a light drizzle of olive oil for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Chill the sauce and serve cold alongside pita chips, naan, or fresh chopped vegetables for a refreshing appetizer or condiment.
Notes
- Using nonfat Greek yogurt makes this sauce lower in calories and fat while keeping it creamy.
- Removing excess moisture from the cucumber is key to avoiding a watery sauce.
- Fresh dill and lemon zest brighten up the flavor—don’t skip them!
- This tzatziki sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based yogurt alternative and omit garlic if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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