This quick and delicious Mediterranean Sauce can be whipped up in just a few minutes and really brightens up any dish. Dip freshly chopped veggies in this tangy sauce or enjoy with falafels (my personal favorite).
Make a big batch and use this sauce throughout the week to add big flavor to any dish.
WHY THIS MEDITERRANEAN SAUCE RECIPE IS SO GOOD
- If you want a light and creamy sauce that goes with everything, you've found it! This Mediterranean Sauce, also known as tzatziki sauce, is one of my favs. It's great on veggies, salads, or sandwiches.
- All you need are some fresh cucumbers, tangy Greek yogurt, a few lemons, and some olive oil, of course. And don't forget the dill! I also garnish mine sometimes with mint or extra oil, too. For extra lemon flavor, use a microplane to zest your lemon for additional tartness.
- Mediterranean Sauce can be made in a big batch and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This sauce would be great with chopped veggies, pita chips, grilled salmon or on top of a Buddha Bowl. It's a very versatile sauce that can be enjoyed many different ways.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING MEDITERRANEAN SAUCE
IS TZATZIKI HEALTHIER THAN RANCH? - Every recipe is different, but this Mediterranean sauce recipe on average has less calories, more protein, and less fat than most ranch dressings! Thanks to the Greek yogurt, tzatziki sauce is delicious and good for you, too! Add some to your next veggie tray.
HOW TO STORE MEDITERRANEAN SAUCE - I love making this almost every week. It lasts for days and goes with so many things! Stored properly in an airtight container, this sauce will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
DO I NEED TO PEEL MY CUCUMBERS? - No need to peel or de-seed your cucumbers. Just grate them all together and they will get mixed into the sauce perfectly. You will want to squeeze out any excess liquid from the cucumbers though so you don't end up with a watery sauce.
MORE TASTY SAUCE AND DIP RECIPES
- BBQ Ranch
- Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Sauce
- Lemon Garlic Aioli
- Spicy Hummus without Tahini
- Vegan Tarter Sauce
I found this recipe for Herbed Mediterranean Fish with Wilted Greens that I'm going to have to try soon!
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Mediterranean Sauce
This quick and delicious Mediterranean Sauce can be whipped up in just a few minutes and really brightens up any dish. Dip freshly chopped veggies in this tangy sauce or enjoy with falafels (my personal favorite).
Ingredients
- ½ cup cucumbers finely grated
- 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt full fat
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon mint chopped, optional
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber. No need to peel or deseed. Squeeze out any excess liquid.
- Mix grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, minced garlic, salt, fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of dill. Mix until fully combined.
- Chill for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with dill or mint. Enjoy!
Notes
IS TZATZIKI HEALTHIER THAN RANCH? - Every recipe is different, but this Mediterranean sauce recipe on average has less calories, more protein, and less fat than most ranch dressings! Thanks to the Greek yogurt, tzatziki sauce is delicious and good for you, too! Add some to your next veggie tray.
HOW TO STORE MEDITERRANEAN SAUCE - I love making this almost every week. It lasts for days and goes with so many things! Stored properly in an airtight container, this sauce will last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
DO I NEED TO PEEL MY CUCUMBERS? - No need to peel or de-seed your cucumbers. Just grate them all together and they will get mixed into the sauce perfectly. You will want to squeeze out any excess liquid from the cucumbers though so you don't end up with a watery sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 59Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 109mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 6g
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