Quick & Easy Mediterranean Diet Tzatziki Sauce Recipe (10 Minutes, 7 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Sauces/Condiments Gluten-free Farm to Table Recipe Side Dishes Budget Recipes Low Carb Recipes Appetizers

I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food, and I really like trying new sauces or versions of sauces. This easy tzatziki sauce recipe has simple prep, is made with healthy, wholesome ingredients and can be used in so many different ways.

When I made this creamy Greek tzatziki sauce recipe, I served it with za'atar sweet potato fries and then used it a few days later with a savory Egyptian moussaka served with homemade flatbread. Delicious!

You only need a handful of simple gluten-free ingredients for this Mediterranean and Greek recipe. Here is your short and simple shopping list for this wholesome recipe: cucumbers (read about the health benefits of cucumbers), kosher salt, black or white pepper, fresh garlic, white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Greek yogurt (learn about the health benefits of Greek yogurt) and optional fresh herbs like dill and/or mint.

Serve the easy tzatziki sauce with your favorite pita bread, vegetables or as a wonderful sauce for your favorite Mediterranean or Greek dishes. This healthy cold cucumber and yogurt sauce is a great addition to the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet plan.

Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 (makes about 2 cups)

Ingredients

• 3/4 English cucumber, partially peeled (striped) or 3 Persian or mini cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
• 4 - 5 garlic cloves, peeled, finely grated or minced 
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
• handful of chopped fresh dill or mint, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper or black pepper

Optional for Serving

• pita bread 
• vegetables, sliced

Here's how to make it: 

1. Use a box grater or small food processor to chop or grate the cucumbers. Add them to a medium bowl and sprinkle with a 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toss. Place the cucumbers on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to press out the liquid in them.
2. Wipe out the same bowl and add the garlic, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, vinegar and olive oil. Use a fork to mix and combine. Add the cucumbers back to the bowl.
3. Add the yogurt, pepper and fresh herbs if you are using. Stir to combine. (If you have the time, place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more to help thicken the sauce and blend the flavors.) Serve as desired. Store the sauce covered in the fridge.

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