Tzatziki - How to Make Tzatziki Sauce Recipe - Yogurt - Cucumber - Garlic Dip

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Strained cottage cheese offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being cost-effective.

fresh dill

🥗Healthier: dried dill

💰Cheaper: parsley

Dried dill is a convenient alternative, while parsley adds freshness.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, and vinegar is often more affordable.

Put 2 cups of low fat yogurt in a dish and smooth it out.

Chop 3 cucumbers finely (you can peel them or not).

Add the chopped cucumbers to the yogurt and mix well.

Add 4 teaspoons of salt to taste.

Crush 3 medium garlic cloves and add them to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried mint to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together.

Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

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