Tzatziki sauce

Dietitian's tip:

Tzatziki is a Greek yogurt sauce. It's a tangy counterpoint to barbecued meats, kebabs and falafel. You can also use it as a dip with veggies or pita, or as a salad dressing.

To make this plant based, use plain soy yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.

Ingredients

1. 2 large cucumbers, cut in half, seeds removed
2. 16 ounces fat-free plain Greek yogurt
3. 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
4. 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
5. Salt, to taste
6. Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a medium bowl, grate the cucumbers. Drain off the extra liquid. Add the yogurt, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.