This Tzatziki Dressing features some of the hallmarks of Greek cooking – Greek yoghurt, olive oil and lemon juice.
Tzatziki Origins
The word Tzatziki originates from the Persian zhazh, that means herb mixture.
It goes back to the Ottoman Empire stemming from tarator that was the name of a dish made of ground walnuts and vinegar.
The word itself comes from the Turkish word cacık which in turn is thought to have originated from the Armenian word cacıg.
Use this dressing on…
- Mixed Leaf Salads
- Cucumber Salads
- Drizzle on iceberg wedges
- Dipping Crudités
- Dipping pita bread
- Sauce for your barbecued lamb cutlets, souvlaki or kebabs
- An accompaniment to lamb on the spit
- Also good with grilled or battered fish
This Tzatziki Dressing features some of the hallmarks of Greek cooking – Greek yoghurt, olive oil and lemon juice.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 serves*
Calories: 166kcal
Equipment
- Small food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup tzatziki
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a small food processor and pulse until combined.
- Stir with a spatula to make sure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Taste your dressing and adjust seasonings and flavours according to your taste.
Notes
- This recipe makes a total of one cup of dressing enough for one large salad that serves six, the nutritional information is also calculated this way.
Nutrition Facts
Tzatziki Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 197mg9%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 131IU3%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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