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easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe served in a small white bowl with a small wood spoon

Easy Homemade Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Easy homemade Tzatziki Sauce recipe is made with minimal ingredients that are fresh and healthy. Make this low calorie sauce in just 5 minutes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt, see notes
  • 1/2 cup Grated Seedless Cucumber
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper, Freshly Cracked

Instructions

  • Use a box grater to finely shred the cucumber. Wrap the shredded cucumber in cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. You can also place it in a sieve and press the water out.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl.
  • Mix together until completely combined. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

  1. For a lower calorie sauce, you can use low-fat or fat-free Greek Yogurt. It will slightly affect the taste and texture.
  2. Serving size is approximately 2 tablespoons.