Tzatziki Recipe for Summer
Greek Tzatziki
In honor of July 4 also being Independence from Meat Day, and the need for cooling foods during the heat of the summer months, I want to share this Tzatziki sauce recipe with you. It pairs well with veggies, pita bread, and hummus to make a delicious and nutritious summer snack that will leave you feeling full and refreshed!
This recipe is via Allrecipes.com
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
5 cups
Ingredients
1 (32 ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
½ English cucumber with peel, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
Combine yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic together in a large bowl.
Add dill, salt, pepper, and lemon zest; mix until smooth.
Pour into a serving dish, cover tightly, and refrigerate 8 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories 22; total fat 1g saturated fat, 0g cholesterol 1mg, sodium 191mg, total carbohydrate 2g, dietary fiber 0g, total sugars 2g, protein 1g, vitamin c 1mg, calcium 43mg, iron 0mg, potassium 59mg.
