A versatile Greek sauce, tzatziki can be used as a dip, sauce or salad dressing. This version is low in fat and calories and high in protein.
Tzatziki nutrition varies with most commercial varieties clocking in around 80-100 calories and 6-8 grams of fat per 1/4 cup serving; about 4 times as much as this low-fat tzatziki recipe.
The calories in tzatziki sauce are mostly derived from fat. Because this recipe uses non-fat Greek yogurt and omits oil, you can enjoy this version guilt free!
Fat-Free Tzatziki Sauce
This fat-free, low-calorie tzatziki recipe is only 25 calories per serving and made with dried spices, so it can be made in a matter of minutes. Fast, flavorful, and versatile!
Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 lemon
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 cups nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using a handheld peeler, remove skins from cucumber. Cut into quarters lengthwise and grate or finely chop. Add to a medium mixing bowl.
- Zest and juice one lemon. Add to cucumber along with remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
(per 1/4 cup) 25 calories, 0g fat, 2g carbohydrates, 4g protein
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