Herb Basics: Tzatziki Sauce Recipe | Special Soft Herbs | Dill and Mint Sauce

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: strained cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Strained cottage cheese offers a similar texture with lower fat.

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 more accessible, while parsley adds freshness.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Process the cucumbers in a food processor until nice and processed.

Transfer the processed cucumbers to a strainer to remove excess water.

Use a spoon to mash down the cucumbers in the strainer to extract more liquid.

In a food processor, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, sea salt, garlic, and herbs (mint and dill) and process together.

Transfer the cucumber water to a container for later use.

In a bowl, mix the processed yogurt mixture with the cucumbers.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil on top of the tzatziki sauce.

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