Easy Tzatziki 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.

Mince 1 tablespoon of fresh dill finely and add it to a mixing bowl.

Peel 1/2 cucumber and chop it into small pieces, then add it to the mixing bowl with the dill.

Add 2 teaspoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the mixing bowl.

Pour in 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt into the mixing bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of good quality extra virgin olive oil to the mixture.

Finely mince 1 clove of garlic and add it to the bowl.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Transfer the tzatziki sauce to a serving bowl.

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