Tzatziki is a traditional Greek dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh dill or mint, and salt. But dunking raw vegetables is only the start. Try using a dollop to jazz up your lentils, chicken, falafel, sandwiches, brown rice, or bulgur.
This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.
Makes: 1 cup (16 Tbs.)
Ingredients
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2%)
- ¼ cup minced or grated cucumber
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh dill or mint
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (2 Tbs.):
- Calories: 40
- Total fat: 3.5 g
- Sat fat: 0 g
- Carbs: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Total sugar: 1 g
- Added sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
