Mexican Tszatziki

Give your taste buds a vibrant twist with Mexican Tzatziki, a refreshing fusion of classic Mediterranean and bold Latin flavors. This creamy dip combines velvety Greek yogurt with grated cucumber, zesty lime, fresh cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño for a unique, spicy-smooth balance. Enhanced with a hint of cumin and garlic, it’s the perfect accompaniment for tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or as a tangy topping for tacos and grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this chilled dip is a crowd-pleaser for any gathering, seamlessly blending healthy indulgence with bold Mexican flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Lime
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 small Jalapeño
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the cucumber. Cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Grate the cucumber using a box grater and place it in a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much excess water as possible to prevent the tzatziki from being watery.

Step 2

Finely chop the cilantro and jalapeño. If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeño before chopping.

Step 3

Using a microplane or fine grater, grate the garlic clove into a paste.

Step 4

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, cilantro, chopped jalapeño, garlic paste, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Zest the lime directly into the bowl using a fine grater, then cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the mixture.

Step 5

Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice, if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tzatziki for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips, fresh vegetables, or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	808.2 grams (808.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	628

Total Fat 30.00g	38%
Saturated Fat 5.10g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 16mg	5%
Sodium 1353mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 37.80g	14%
Dietary Fiber 4.00g	14%
Total Sugars 17.70g
Protein 34.70g	69%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 438mg	34%
Iron 3mg	15%
Potassium 950mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 27.0%