Tzatziki is a traditional Greek dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh dill or mint, and salt. But dunking raw vegetables is only the start. Try using a dollop to jazz up your lentils, chicken, falafel, sandwiches, brown rice, or bulgur.

This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.

Makes: 1 cup (16 Tbs.)

Ingredients

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (0% or 2%)
  • ¼ cup minced or grated cucumber
  • 2 Tbs. minced fresh dill or mint
  • 1 Tbs. lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (2 Tbs.):

  • Calories: 40
  • Total fat: 3.5 g
  • Sat fat: 0 g
  • Carbs: 1 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Total sugar: 1 g
  • Added sugar: 0 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Sodium: 65 mg