Tzatziki Sauce (greek yougurt, cucumber sauce)
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 58.5
- Total Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
- Sodium: 43.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Tzatziki Sauce (greek yougurt, cucumber sauce) calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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Tzatziki Sauce:
16 ounces plain yogurt
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
Pinch kosher salt
3 - 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
5 to 6 mint leaves, finely minced or dill
optional additions:
2 T. minced onion
2 T. mashed chick peas
Directions
Place the yogurt in some cheese cloth, gather up the edges, suspend over a bowl, and drain for 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros and other sandwhiches or dip for crakers and veggies. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOANQ1.
Place the chopped cucumber in a tea towel and squeeze to remove the liquid; discard liquid. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained yogurt, cucumber, salt, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, and mint. Serve as a sauce for gyros and other sandwhiches or dip for crakers and veggies. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JOANQ1.
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