Quick Herbal Tzatziki Sauce
This Creamy Yogurt Sauce is light, tangy and zesty with herbal notes. Cucumbers are quickly salted, then patted dry and added to the mix.
Servings: 8 makes about 1 cup
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup strained yogurt regular or greek
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic finely grated or minced
- 1/2 cup cucumbers 1/4" dice
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon scallions greens cut into fine rings
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pink peppercorns ground
- 1/4 teaspoon sumac
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime or lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Add cucumbers to a small bowl with the salt; rub in. Let stand 10 minutes, then add to a paper towel and squeeze dry.
- Add cucumbers and all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix well.Refrigerate, covered to blend the flavors. Taste for seasonings. Add EVOO if you like.
Notes
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition Facts
Quick Herbal Tzatziki Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
23
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
44
mg
2
%
Potassium
49
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.