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Tzatziki
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Tzatziki

9 ingredients 15 min 8 openrecipes
Tzatziki

Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt-based sauce that is traditionally served alongside grilled souvlaki (skewers of grilled meat). As much as I like it as a sauce for grilled chicken, beef and lamb, I believe it truly shines as party dip with pita chips and carrot sticks.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

252
Calories
18g
Protein
14g
Fat
13g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 Large English Cucumber, Washed, Cut In Half Lengthwise, And Seeded
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Finely
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Black Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons White Vinegar
  • 1 cup Plain Sour Cream (whatever Fat Content You Wish)
  • 1-½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt (whatever Fat Content You Wish)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Dill, Minced Finely

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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