Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

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Tzatziki Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Spoon yogurt into sieve lined with cheesecloth or coffee filter set over bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Transfer drained yogurt to medium bowl and discard liquid.
  3. Meanwhile, in colander set over bowl, toss chopped cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt.
  4. Let drain at least 1 hour at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours.
  5. In batches, wrap chopped cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible.
  6. Pat dry with paper towels, then add to bowl with yogurt.
  7. With flat side of chef's knife, mash garlic to a paste with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  8. Add garlic, chopped mint, oil, vinegar, and pepper to yogurt and stir to combine.
  9. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 or up to 4 hours.
  10. Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with cucumber slices and mint sprigs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 21.8 Kcal (91 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.93g 3%
Cholesterol 0.21mg 0%
Sodium 439.33mg 18%
Potassium 24.53mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.85g 0%
Sugars 0.26g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.23g 1%
Protein 0.25g 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 11.1mg 62%
Calcium 12.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.67 Kcal (924 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.58g 3%
Cholesterol 2.15mg 0%
Sodium 4447.51mg 18%
Potassium 248.37mg 1%
Total Carbs 8.61g 0%
Sugars 2.63g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 1%
Protein 2.55g 1%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 3%
Iron 112.7mg 62%
Calcium 129.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.6
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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