Healthy Tzatziki
This traditional Greek dip, spread, or sauce is delicious on sandwiches, wraps, salads, bowls, fish, chicken – you name it! Made with fresh cucumber, tangy Greek yogurt, and flavorful herbs, this healthy tzatziki recipe will take your favorite meals to the next level!
Servings: 1.25 cup
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup peeled and grated seedless cucumber
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (reduced fat or full fat recommended)
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (~½ teaspoon)
- Salt to taste (~¼ teaspoon recommended)
Instructions
- Sprinkle cucumber with ⅛ teaspoon salt, and toss together. Rest for 10 minutes, then squeeze to drain.
- Combine Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Add cucumber and mix to combine. Add salt to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Use a seedless cucumber or cut a regular cucumber in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a spoon. The seeds add too much moisture and an unwanted texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 0.3mg