Description
Learn how to make a refreshing Homemade Tzatziki Sauce with crispy Pita Chips. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for snacking or as a light appetizer.
Ingredients
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Tzatziki
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Persian cucumber grated with the large holes of a box grater
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves + more for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil + more for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Pita Chips
- 2–3 pita bread cut into 6–9 triangles
- Olive oil for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon zaatar
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Tzatziki Sauce – Shred the cucumber and let the shreds drain in a colander or pat dry with paper towels. Add cucumber to a bowl. Combine yogurt, grated garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with olive oil and mint.
- Pita Chips – Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut pita bread into triangles, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with seasonings. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Tzatziki can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- If fresh herbs are unavailable, use dried mint and dill as substitutes.
- This recipe can be adjusted based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 126 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 172mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
- Trans Fat: 0.003g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
