Homemade 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.

Peel 100 grams cucumber and grate it.

If a thicker sauce is desired, squeeze the excess juice out of the grated cucumber before adding it to the yogurt.

Add 300 grams Greek yogurt to a bowl.

Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the yogurt.

Chop approximately 2 tablespoons of fresh dill and add to the mixture.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper.

Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Stir all ingredients together until combined.

Serve with pita and fresh veggies.

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