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Tzatziki Sauce

 

 

Delicious...
 

32 ounces 

 

nonfat plain yogurt (to make yogurt cheese)

 

1 medium 

 

cucumber, peeled, seeded, grated, and squeezed dry

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

4 tsp 

 

extra-virgin olive oil

 

1 Tbs 

 

chopped fresh dill

 

1 Tbs 

 

fresh lemon juice

 

½ tsp 

 

salt

 

 

1

Start one day ahead: Prepare yogurt cheese: Spoon yogurt into a large coffee filter or a cheesecloth-lined strainer; set over bowl and let stand in the refrigerator 2 hours or overnight. Discard the liquid. The solids that remain are the "yogurt cheese."

2

Combine yogurt cheese, cucumber, garlic, oil, dill, lemon juice and salt in a bowl; mix well.

 

Servings: 10

Yield: 1/4 cup per serving

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

77.04

 

Calories From Fat (38%)

 

28.90

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 3.24g

 

5%

 

Saturated Fat 1.15g

 

6%

 

Cholesterol 5.53mg

 

2%

 

Sodium 180.57mg

 

8%

 

Potassium 244.19mg

 

7%

 

Carbohydrates 7.15g

 

2%

 

Dietary Fiber 0.16g

 

1%

 

Sugar 0.32g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 6.99g

 

 

 

Protein 4.93g

 

10%

 

WW Points 1.8

 

 

 

 

Cooking Tips

*The flavor in Tzatziki sauce improves with time. Try refrigerating it a day or two before serving so that the ingredients have a chance to blend.

 

 Recipe Source

Weight Watchers: Take Out Tonight

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