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tzatziki sauce in a low bowl garnished with a lemon
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Garlicky Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Sauce (Tzatziki Sauce)

Garlicky Greek Yogurt and Cucumber Sauce or Tzatziki sauce is a creamy light sauce that perfectly accompanies your favorite Greek foods!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Homemade Sauces
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 47kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • ½ cup english cucumber grated
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  • Peel or partially peel cucumber. Remove and discard the seeds by scraping them out with a spoon. Carefully grate the cucumber.
  • Add grated cucumber to a small bowl along with yogurt, garlic, lemon, and olive oil and stir to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 65mg | Sugar: 1g