Name: Grecian Cucumber Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Cup Cucumber, grated; 1 clove Garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice; 1 Cup Greek yogurt, full fat recommended; 1 Tbsp. Olive oil; 2 tsp. Dried dill; 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt; Pinch Fresh ground black pepper; 2-3 Tbsp Water

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Grecian Cucumber Sauce

Author: Adam Moore Cooking Method: No Cooking Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Sauce Recipe Keys: Cold Dairy Gluten Free Make Ahead No Cook Quick Meals Raw Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 55

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary:

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Description

Erika's tzatziki — grated cucumber squeezed completely dry, combined with minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, full-fat Greek yogurt, olive oil, dried dill, salt, and pepper, thinned with a few tablespoons of water until creamy. Stores for a week. Use as a dip, sandwich spread, or sauce for grilled chicken and lamb.

Ingredients

1 Cup Cucumber, grated (1 medium or ⅔ large)
1 clove Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
1 Cup Greek yogurt, full fat recommended
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
2 tsp. Dried dill (or 2 Tbsp. fresh)
¹⁄₂ tsp. Kosher salt
Pinch Fresh ground black pepper
2-3 Tbsp Water

Instructions

Peel and coarsely grate cucumber. Place in a clean tea towel and squeeze tightly over a sink to remove all excess liquid.
Mince the garlic and juice the lemon.
In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients.
Stir in 2–3 Tbsp. water until the sauce reaches a creamy, scoopable consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Store refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 55kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 4mg2%
Sodium 150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Sugars 2g
Protein 4g8%

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

Note

Squeezing the cucumber dry is the most important step — a tea towel works better than paper towels for getting all the liquid out. Wet cucumber makes watery tzatziki.

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Grecian Cucumber Sauce