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Authentic Tzatziki sauce in a bowl on a wooden table.

Authentic Tzatziki Sauce

This Tzatziki Sauce recipe is so full of flavor, creamy and delicious, and ridiculously easy to make with just 5 ingredients, plus salt and pepper. Naturally low carb and keto-friendly, this sauce is extremely versatile, adding a punch of authentic Greek flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Inactive 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Homemade Ingredients
Cuisine Greek
Servings 24 (2 Tablespoons) Servings
Calories 14 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large English cucumber chopped
  • pink salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • cracked black pepper
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lemon juice (1 large lemon)

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with salt and allow it to sit for at least 30 mins to let the cucumber to release its liquid.
  • Add the drained cucumbers, garlic, dill, and black pepper to the food processor. Process until smooth.
  • Using a fine-mesh strainer, drain the mixture to eliminate excess liquid which can make your Tzatziki runny.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumber mixture with the yogurt and lemon juice.
  • Taste and adjust your salt and pepper if needed. Place in an airtight container, The sauce can be used immediately but, for best flavor results, I would and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Tzatziki Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It should be used as quickly as possible because the cucumbers will give off more liquid and the sauce will separate. If your sauce gets a little runny you can add more Greek yogurt to thicken it back up.

Notes

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword 10 ingredients or less, 30 minutes or less, easy recipes, gluten-free, Greek, Homemade, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, sauce, Sugar-Free
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