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Simple, Healthy Tzatziki Sauce

03/27/2017 By CTWellness

Who doesn’t need more healthy dips and sauces in their life? Let’s face it. Dips and sauces have a horrible reputation for putting on those extra pounds…but they are so tasty that one might consider it worth it.  Me? I say why do the two need to be mutually exclusive? A Simple Healthy Tzatziki Sauce is easy, fast and very very tasty!Simple Healthy Tzatziki Sauce: a beautifully light and refreshing greek yogurt sauce. Can also be used as a healthy dip!! A perfect meal prep item to keep you eating healthy all week long

Healthy Tzatziki Sauce

So let’s start by learning how to pronounce that word. Tzatziki (saat-zee-key).  You’re welcome.

There is so much that I love pairing this recipe with. Of course there are the classic ways to use it: with pita and as a veggie dip (my favorite), or as a sauce for gyros. However, there is so much more.  It can take chicken from being same ‘ol boring to having a little something different.  I LOVE paring it with salmon and roasted or grilled veggies. And, as a burger sauce….wow.

 

This tzatziki recipe is only 6 ingredients.  No cooking necessary, and should only take maaaay-be 10 minutes to make.

To Make A Simple, Healthy Tzatziki Sauce:

you will need:

  • 1 1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 8 Inches Of English/Seedless Cucumber
  • 1-2 Cloves Of Garlic
  • 1/2 Of A Lemon (Zest Only)
  • Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Or Fresh Dill

Instructions:

Lay down a few layers of paper towels. Cut an english (seedless) cucumber in half and scoop out the seeds. If you use a regular cucumber, you will need to peel it as well. The skin will be too thick and waxy. Using the large side of the box grater, grate the cucumber over the paper towels.

Simple Healthy Tzatziki Sauce: a beautifully light and refreshing greek yogurt sauce. Can also be used as a healthy dip!! A perfect meal prep item to keep you eating healthy all week long

Once all the cucumber is grated, with additional paper towels over top, press out at much water as you can from the cucumber. When it starts to stick to the paper towels, it’s dry enough.

Simple Healthy Tzatziki Sauce: a beautifully light and refreshing greek yogurt sauce. Can also be used as a healthy dip!! A perfect meal prep item to keep you eating healthy all week long
Finely dice a clove of garlic. You can add more if you really love garlic, but the longer the sauce sits, the stronger it will get.

Simple Healthy Tzatziki Sauce: a beautifully light and refreshing greek yogurt sauce. Can also be used as a healthy dip!! A perfect meal prep item to keep you eating healthy all week long
Then zest a half of lemon. In a bowl, combine the greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and zest, and mix well. Add a pinch of salt and dried dill. Taste to check the seasoning and adjust to your preferences.  Serve with fresh veggies or your favorite meats and fish.

Simple Healthy Tzatziki Sauce: a beautifully light and refreshing greek yogurt sauce. Can also be used as a healthy dip!! A perfect meal prep item to keep you eating healthy all week long

What is your favorite way to eat Tzatziki??

Nutritional values are based on a half cup serving

Ashley Tukiainen

Yields 1.5 Cups

Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip

Delicious, healthy, and fresh. A great way to give some mediterranean flair to fresh cut veggies or your favorite meats.

10 minPrep Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 8 Inches Of English/Seedless Cucumber
  • 1-2 Cloves Of Garlic
  • 1/2 Of A Lemon (Zest Only)
  • Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Or Fresh Dill

Instructions

  1. Lay down a few layers of paper towels. Cut an english (seedless) cucumber in half and scoop out the seeds. If you use a regular cucumber, you will need to peel it as well. The skin will be too thick and waxy.
  2. Using the large side of the box grater, grate the cucumber over the paper towels. Once all the cucumber is grated, with additional paper towels over top, press out at much water as you can from the cucumber. When it starts to stick to the paper towels, it's dry enough.
  3. Finely dice a clove of garlic. You can add more if you really love garlic, but the longer the sauce sits, the stronger it will get.
  4. Then zest a half of lemon. In a bowl, combine the greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and zest, and mix well.
  5. Add a pinch of salt and dried dill. Taste to check the seasoning and adjust to your preferences
  6. Serve with fresh veggies or your favorite meats and fish.
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The next time you need a fast easy recipe for a sauce or a dip, whip up a batch of flavorful, healthy tzatziki sauce. Whether served as a dip, with a salad, or a sauce for your sandwiches, fish dishes and meats, your mouth will be overjoyed!

Simple Healthy Tzatziki Sauce: a beautifully light and refreshing greek yogurt sauce. Can also be used as a healthy dip!! A perfect meal prep item to keep you eating healthy all week long

Filed Under: Appetizer and snack recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Kid Approved Recipes, Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes, Veggies and Sides Tagged With: mediterranean diet

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Comments

  1. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    06/27/2017 at 17:52

    Sounds like a great, cool summer dip! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up~
  2. Sammi Ricke says

    06/28/2017 at 16:53

    Ashley, I LOVE this recipe! Anything tzatziki is a-okay with me! Pinning so I can make it ASAP! Thanks for sharing!
    • CTWellness says

      06/29/2017 at 11:28

      Thank you so much!! let me know how you like it!
  3. Lina says

    07/11/2017 at 20:55

    I love tzatziki! But, because I can't eat dairy, I use soy yogurt instead. Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It! You're one of my features today.
    • CTWellness says

      07/11/2017 at 21:57

      Thank you so much!!
  4. Creative Khadija says

    07/19/2017 at 11:04

    This looks so yummy :)
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