Use an English seedless cucumber if you can find one — then you don’t have to take the time to seed it. Whichever type of cuke you use, there’s no need to peel it.
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and grated
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (if desired)
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh dill or tarragon
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup peppers and carrots
Instructions
Wrap grated cucumber in a kitchen towel; squeeze dry. In small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and dill. Add cucumber; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Season with salt before serving, if desired. Serve cold; dip peppers and carrots and enjoy!
Makes1¼ cups Tzatziki. 1 serving = ½ cup Tzatziki and 1 cup peppers and carrots.
Make ahead: Refrigerate Tzatziki, tightly covered, for 5 days.
Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = 140 calories
- Calcium: ½ serving
- Vitamin C: 1 serving
- Green leafy or yellow: 2½ servings