Why is tzatziki healthy?

Tzatziki is made using healthy ingredients that contain calcium, protein, and vitamins. In addition, it is an excellent source of probiotics and is also low in calories, fat, and salt as compared to most dips and sauces.

What's healthier, tzatziki or hummus?

Health experts say that yes, tzatziki is healthier than hummus as the sodium content of tzatziki is 307 mg per 100g serving, whereas the sodium content of hummus is 379 mg per 100g serving. Hummus also contains more calories than tzatziki. Hence, tzatziki is the better option as it also has several health benefits from its ingredients like dill, yogurt, and cucumber.

How do you pronounce tzatziki in Greek?

Tzatziki is pronounced as Tsaht-zee-kee . It doesn't lead with a simple “z” or “t” sound; it's the combination of the whistle-like “tsah” that produces the correct sound.

Craving Flavor? Try This Quick Tzatziki Recipe

Ingredients

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2 cups, Plain Greek Yogurt
1-Tablespoon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-teaspoon, granulated salt
¼-teaspoon, ground white pepper
1-teaspoon, white vinegar
5-cloves of garlic, minced.
1 English cucumber. Partially peeled and sliced.
Dill, to garnish

Supplies

Metal Grater
Large Mixing Bowl
Cheese Cloth

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Instructions

Cut the ends of the cucumber and grate the unpeeled cucumber on the thickest part of your grater. You can also use the coarse-chop setting on a food processor.
Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of salt on the grated cucumber. This will draw out the extra moisture through osmosis and make it easier to get rid of excess moisture.
Place the grated cucumber in a cheese cloth, sturdy napkin, or clean and porous pillowcase. Firmly squeeze out the water into your sink or a deep bowl. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the garlic, remaining salt, white vinegar, and olive oil. Then add the grated cucumber, yogurt, and ground white pepper. Gently stir until everything is combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. When ready to serve, garnish with dill and drizzle some extra virgin olive oil. You can also garnish it with some Kalamata olives or lemon slices.