Tzatziki

Tzatziki is calm, clean flavor. Cool yogurt, crisp cucumber, garlic, and lemon come together into a sauce that refreshes everything it touches. It’s meant to balance warm dishes, cut richness, and bring a quiet brightness to the table.

This is Let’s Veg simplicity at its best.

Olivia

Tzatziki

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Creamy tzatziki made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and lemon. A fresh Let’s Veg sauce perfect for dips, wraps, and Mediterranean meals.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 59

Ingredients Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 medium cucumber grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped (optional)
• Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions

 

1. Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid using a clean towel or paper towel.
2. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3. Stir in dill if using.
4. Season with salt to taste.
5. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
6. Chill for 15-30 minutes if time allows for best flavor.
7. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Thicker yogurt makes the best tzatziki

Add mint instead of dill for a variation

Keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days

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