Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces Tzatziki Tzatziki VII 4.3 (63) 45 Reviews 5 Photos This is like the garlic dip that many of our Greek friends make and use in their restaurants. Serve in a bowl and garnish with fresh mint leaves, parsley sprigs and olives. Submitted by Patricia J Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player Add Photo 5 5 5 Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Servings: 7 Yield: 6 to 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt 2 cucumbers 1 medium head garlic ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed salt and pepper to taste Directions Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours. Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid. Peel and mince garlic. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 171 Calories 12g Fat 11g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 7 Calories 171 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 17mg 6% Sodium 62mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 6g Protein 5g 11% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Calcium 178mg 14% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 324mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved