Low-Carb Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip) Recipe – Easy Low Carb Mediterranean Cooking

Tzatziki is a dip or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe (especially Greece) and the Middle East. It is made of salted strained yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley, and thyme.

Tzatziki is generally served as a cold appetizer or a side dish.

This is one of the side dishes we’ll serve with our Easy Low-Carb Lamb Shawarma meal.

Low-Carb Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

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Low-Carb Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber Yogurt Dip) Recipe

Tzatziki is a dip or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe (especially Greece) and the Middle East. It is made of salted strained yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley, and thyme. It is generally served as a cold appetizer or a side dish. Tzatziki goes great with any type of Shawarma meat.

  • Author: Andrew DiMino
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Condiment
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz full fat plain yogurt or full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber – peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients well, chill for 30 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 437 Calories; 35g Fat (68.7% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 29mg Cholesterol; 114mg Sodium.
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