Tzatziki Sauce -Yogurt and Cucumber Dip Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Tzatziki Sauce -Yogurt and Cucumber Dip Recipe). Drain some low-fat yogurt overnight to make this yummy cucumber dressing. This is a delicious topping for grilled chicken or meat. It's also a great dip for veggies and pita chips. Added another clove of garlic ( werewolves in Florida). Eliminated the parsley and go a little bit heavier on the fresh dill.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 10hrs

Total: 10hrs15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Tzatziki Sauce -Yogurt and Cucumber Dip Recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) container low-fat plain yogurt

1 cucumber - peeled

seeded

and grated

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 cloves garlic

minced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Place yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours to overnight.

Step 2

Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer; allow to drain 1 to 2 hours.

Step 3

Mix yogurt cucumber dill lemon juice garlic salt and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for flavors to blend at least 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Tzatziki Sauce -Yogurt and Cucumber Dip Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 20.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.6g 3%

Carbohydrates: 2.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 0.5g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1%

Cholesterol: 1.7mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 41.8IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 1%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 5.4mcg 1%

Calcium: 54.9mg 6%

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 6.6mg 2%

Potassium: 89.3mg 3%

Sodium: 20.3mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 4.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.