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Garlic Greek Sauce Recipe

This vibrant Garlic Greek Sauce recipe is ready in just 35 minutes! A refreshing blend of creamy yogurt, crunchy cucumber, and pungent garlic, this sauce is perfect as a dip for pita chips, a topping for grilled meats, or a flavorful addition to your favorite Greek salad. The optional cheesecloth step ensures an extra-thick and decadent sauce. Get ready to impress your taste buds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 188.1 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Garlic Greek Sauce

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How to Make Garlic Greek Sauce

  1. Finely dice 1 medium cucumber (about 1 cup diced).
  2. Sprinkle the diced cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. Let the cucumber sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  4. Rinse the cucumber under cold water and gently squeeze out excess liquid.
  5. Mince 2-3 cloves of garlic.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup plain Greek yogurt with the minced garlic.
  7. For a thicker sauce (optional): Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth. Pour the yogurt mixture into the sieve and let it drain for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Gently stir in the drained cucumber (or the cucumber directly if skipping the cheesecloth step).
  9. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon, to taste).
  10. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, or to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

24g

Carbs

7g

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