Definitely double the cucumber, add a crushed garlic clove and a dash of red pepper and a little chopped cilantro. Then you're talking.
Easy Tzatziki Sauce
Serve this tangy, creamy Greek sauce with lamb or beef, or any burger with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern spices. It's also a good dip for vegetable sticks or soft pita wedges. For a pretty embellishment, float a rosemary sprig on top of the dip.
Yield: About 3/4 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 10
- Calories from fat: 18%
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated fat: 0.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Carbohydrate: 1.2g
- Fiber: 0.0g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Iron: 0.0mg
- Sodium: 35mg
- Calcium: 28mg
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons grated peeled seeded cucumber
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced onion
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- Combine all ingredients. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Easy Tzatziki Sauce Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Portable/Picnic, 5 Ingredients or Less
- CUISINE: Greek, Mediterranean
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Dairy
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Calorie, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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