Healthy Tzatziki Sauce (Low Fat)
This healthy tzatziki sauce is a wonderful light, tangy addition to your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Full of fresh dill and bright lemon juice, and only takes 10 minutes to make!
Made with plain greek yogurt, this tzatziki is a protein-packed and low calorie sauce that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Use as a dip for veggies, sauce for grilled meats, or creamy topping for your favorite wraps or bowls! Here’s everything you’ll need and how to make it.
What You’ll Need
Equipment
- Grater
- Lemon squeezer: Optional.
Ingredients
- Plain greek yogurt: I opt for non-fat, since that’s what I always have on hand. 2% or 5% is also delicious and still light.
- Cucumber
- Lemon juice
- Dill
- Garlic powder
- Salt
How To Make It
- Grate cucumber: Peel, rinse and dry cucumber and remove seeds. Grate into small strands, then use a clean paper towel to squeeze out excess water.
- Mix it all together: To a bowl, add yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder and pinch of salt. Stir until combined.
Tips
- If you like a smoother tzatziki, use 2% or 5% plain greek yogurt or add 1 tsp olive oil.
- Chill 15-20 minutes before serving to let flavors combine.
- Store tzatziki in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Stir before serving.
Serve With
Drizzle over grilled meats, spread on a pita wrap, or pair with crunch veggies for a healthy snack! It’s also amazing as a salad dressing or burger topping. These are my current favorites to enjoy with homemade tzatziki:
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Healthy Tzatziki Sauce (Low Fat)
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt (227 g) see notes
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber (60 g) excess water squeezed out
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 g)
- 2-4 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- pinch salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or container, add yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder and pinch of salt to taste. Stir until combined and if time allows, chill in the fridge 15-20 min before serving to let flavors combine.
Notes
- I opt for non-fat plain greek yogurt since that’s what I always have on hand. If you like a smoother tzatziki, use 2% or 5% yogurt or add 1 tsp olive oil
- Store tzatziki in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Stir before serving.
- 3 tbsp serving is ~41g
Nutrition
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Hi. Can I use mayo instead if at the point don’t have yogurt?
Hi Petra,
Yes! Just know it will alter the flavor and texture a bit (will be less tangy).