Tzatziki Sauce

Name: Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/2 medium English cucumber, peeled; 7 ounces whole-milk Greek yogurt (scant 1 cup); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

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Total: 1 hr 15 mins

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Ingredients (9)

1/2 medium English cucumber, peeled
7 ounces whole-milk Greek yogurt (scant 1 cup)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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Nutritional Information

Calories102
Fat5.44g
Saturated fat3.32g
Trans fat
Carbs6.86g
Fiber0.73g
Sugar4.38g
Protein7.96g
Cholesterol13.2mg
Sodium49.88mg
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Tzatziki sauce is a Greek classic, a refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauce that’s both condiment and dip. In this recipe the yogurt isn’t strained, so the sauce is a bit more fluid than the standard version. Serve it as a dip with vegetable crudités and pita triangles, with poached seafood, or on grilled salmon burgers.

What to buy: Greek yogurt has less whey than regular yogurt, so it’s thick and creamy. We like the Fage brand.

This recipe was part of our feature on Salmon Burgers and 5 Tasty Ways to Top Them.

by CHOW Editors

Instructions

1Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater. Run a knife over the grated cucumber until it’s fine in texture, but not totally minced. Mound the cucumber in the center of a clean kitchen towel, then twist the towel to squeeze out as much moisture as you can.
2Place the cucumber in a medium bowl. Add the yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin, season with salt and pepper, and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight to meld the flavors before serving.

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