Vegan Tzatziki Recipe

Our vegan tzatziki sauce recipe is a perfect blend of cucumber, garlic, lemon, dill, salt, and dairy-free yogurt. It is a refreshing dip that can be enjoyed with pita bread, crackers, or chips!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Course Dressing, Sauce, Topping, Vegan Basics

Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean

Servings 4-6 people

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup vegan Greek yogurt (sub plain vegan yogurt - see notes)
▢ ½ cup finely chopped cucumber
▢ 2 tsp dried dill (or 1-2 tbsp fresh chopped dill)
▢ 1.5 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
▢ 1 large clove minced garlic
▢ 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (plus olive oil to drizzle on top)
▢ ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

Peel the cucumber then finely chop or finely grate 1/2 cup. If the cucumber has a lot of excess moisture, gently pat or squeeze with a towel.
In a medium bowl, combine the vegan yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, dill and salt. Taste and adjust the salt, or dill to your preference.
Drizzle a little olive oil on top when ready to serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

A thick Greek vegan yogurt is the best choice for this recipe as tzatziki is traditionally made with Greek yogurt. If you can't find vegan greek yogurt, another thick plain flavoured vegan yogurt will work.

I do not recommend using a vegan yogurt with an almond or coconut flavour. Plain unsweetened soy yogurt would be the best second choice.

Fresh Dill: Fresh dill will provide the best flavour, however it's not always available. Dried dill is a great option for this recipe.

Olive Oil: I recommend using a high quality extra virgin olive oil for this recipe. Since it's drizzled on top, you will really taste the flavour and quality of the olive oil.

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice. Serving Size: 1/6 of the total dip (approximately 30g)

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