When I enjoyed my very first gyro, I fell in love with tzatziki sauce. It’s not only delicious over shaved lamb, but I love it with chicken and fish, as a dip on a crudités platter, with pita bread or even as a salad topping. The options are limitless. I like to make recipes that are on the lighter side, so I came up with this fat free tzatziki sauce recipe.
By using greek yogurt, you save yourself a step. If you use regular plain yogurt, you will have to strain it first, but I’m all about saving time in the kitchen so I go the greek yogurt route. It is so tasty, and totally guilt free. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
- 2 cups plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 small lemon juiced
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers peeled and seeded
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- Chop a seeded cucumber into small 2-centimeter pieces.
- Place yogurt in a small bowl and add the cucumber.
- Add the juice of a small lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate.
listen2mama says
I’m going to Greece soon, and I would love to try this sauce. Looks yummy!
My Journey With Candida says
Does the Tzatziki ever sound good. I have never made it but we used to make something like this when I was younger. I have got to try this recipe.
creativelyrenewedcom says
I never knew what this sauce was actually called. I love it. I’m going to put these ingredients on my grocery list for next week.
Amanda Ripsam says
growing up in Toronto I lived in the area called East York and we had tzatziki in these pita pocket’s with chunks of lamb cubes and lettuce oh it was so good and here in Michigan I have yet to find anything that taste any where near the same.
LifeAsAConvert says
It’s been a few years since I have had this. This recipe looks delicious.
Marielle Altenor says
Yum! Can’t recall the last time i had a gyro! Recipe for the tzatziki sauce looks easy enough!
aimee (@HouseofFaucis) says
IS that the standard sauce that comes with a gyro? I’ve ordered gyros and got this sauce but never knew what it was. .It’s delicious.
Heather says
Yes! I love it – I always ask for extra because they don’t seem to add enough…for me. ;)
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
That sounds awesome. I have never heard of this, but I bet this would be awesome on burgers.
becca112971 says
New heard of this stuff before but it sounds yummy.
paula schuck says
One of my daughters is crazy for tzatziki. I will try this recipe. Thanks so much.