Tzatziki Sauce | How to Make Tzatziki | Greek Garlic Yogurt 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.

Strain 1 cup of yogurt to remove excess liquid and set aside.

Grate 1 cucumber and add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to it, mixing well.

Squeeze out all the excess moisture from the grated cucumber and discard the water.

Combine the strained yogurt, squeezed cucumber, 2 cloves of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of chopped coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a bowl.

Mix all the ingredients well.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and mix it through.

Chill the tzatziki until ready to use.

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