Tzatziki Sauce -Yogurt and Cucumber Dip

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Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy tzatziki sauce—yogurt and cucumber dip. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips. I add another clove of garlic (wearwolves of Florida), eliminate parsley, and go a little bit heavier on fresh dill.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 hrs
Total Time:
10 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt

  • 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth; place over a bowl. Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Place grated cucumber in a fine-mesh strainer; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.

  3. Combine yogurt, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; refrigerate for flavors to meld, at least 2 hours.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

20 Calories
1g Fat
3g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 20
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 55mg 4%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 89mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.