Tzatziki Sauce Recipe
Tzatziki sauce is very popular in Greece and neighboring countries. Since it is such a tasty and versatile sauce that goes great with many snacks and dishes, it has also not surprisingly grown in popularity in America as well. Try this fantastic sauce on veggies, sandwiches, fries, and much more!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 ½ Tbsp. Journey Spice Co. Organic Mediterranean Herb Blend
½ cup cucumber, finely grated
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Directions:
- “Bloom” the Journey Spice Co. Organic Mediterranean Herb Blend and minced garlic in a small sauce pan over medium heat with the extra virgin olive oil for one minute.
- Either finely dice the cucumber or grate the cucumber on the largest holes of a food grater.
- Lightly press out as much cucumber juice as possible using paper towels (you can also use a mesh strainer if you have one) and transfer the diced/grated cucumber to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixing bowl and stir for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are well-combined.
- Enjoy within five days.
Nutrition Per Serving:
45 Calories
5g Fat
1g Carbs
1g Sugar
4g Protein
12mg Sodium
1g Fiber
Makes 6 Servings