Sauces & Seasonings

Tzatziki

Name: Tzatziki
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup grated peeled English cucumber, squeezed dry; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced

A cool Greek yogurt sauce with grated cucumber, dill and garlic.

10 minPrep

NoneCook

4Servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup grated peeled English cucumber, squeezed dry
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps

Stir everything together in a medium bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

Heart-healthy notes

Lightened: nonfat Greek yogurt instead of low-fat, no salt, and a little lemon rind to brighten it. About 35 calories per 3-tablespoon serving.

Note: Use garlic without green sprouts inside, which taste bitter. Serve with chicken or beef kebabs, burgers, pita sandwiches or raw vegetables. Adapted from Cooking Light.

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