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This low fat tzatziki dip is based on the classic Greek yogurt sauce. It's ideal for dipping, spreading and as a compliment to salads. But, best of all this recipe is low calorie so unlike the original, it won't be so hard on your waistline!
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📋 Low Fat Tzatziki Dip

This low fat tzatziki dip is based on the classic Greek yogurt sauce. It's ideal for dipping, spreading and as a compliment to salads. But, best of all this recipe is low calorie tzatziki sauce. So it won't be so hard on your waistline!
Course Snacks
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 52kcal
Author Neil

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 250 g no fat Greek style yogurt
  • 2 inch piece of cucumber , peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped mint
  • Sea Salt
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Sprinkle a small amount of sea salt over the chopped cucumber, and leave aside for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, using your hands, squeeze as much of the liquid as you can from the cucumber. Discard the liquid.
  • Place the squeezed cucumber into a bowl and add the yogurt, crushed garlic and olive oil and mix together.
  • Place the bowl, uncovered into the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Just before serving add the chopped mint and mix together.

Notes

The nutrition label is based on this serving 8 people.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.4g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 3.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 4.2mg | Sodium: 16.1mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.2mg