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This Dairy Free Tzatziki Recipe is a creamy & fresh cucumber yogurt sauce with no added salt- perfect for pitas, shawarmas, or a dip. This easy tzatziki sauce is ready in 5 minutes and is made with simple and fresh ingredients.
This recipe is vegan and gluten free too, and tastes amazing. Serve this with shawarma spiced chickpeas,sheet pan falafel, ortofu shawarma wraps!
This fantastic creamy dairy free tzatziki recipe is the perfect addition to your pita night! A bright and tasty dip, this tzatziki sauce is loaded with fresh ingredients like raw garlic, fresh mint, cucumber, and some great pantry staples.
This high protein sauce recipe is the perfect addition to your Mediterranean or middle eastern plate. You can make this tzatziki with your favorite vegan yogurt: made with cashews, coconut, or tofu, and it will turn out delicious.
This Tzatziki Sauce without Dairy Is:
- Creamy
- Fresh
- Bright
- Garlicky
- Herby
- Ready in 5 minutes!
Make Tzatziki Dairy Free for a Better Version
This dairy free tzatziki sauce is a fantastic take on the classic without all the dairy. I’m all about making recipes plant-based and dairy free when I can. Dairy-free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. You can achieve total richness and creaminess with some simple swaps. By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make better meals for you and your family.
I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegan recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and tasty recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.
What’s In This Non Dairy Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe?
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
- Vegan Greek Yogurt, dairy free, plain unsweetened. I’m amazed by all the great vegan dairy substitutes nowadays, like this vegan almond Greek yogurt! It’s thick, it’s creamy, and totally great for substituting into any dish to make it dairy free.
- Garlic: I use fresh garlic when I have it, andthis great jarred organic garlic when I don’t have fresh. It’s actually super convenient to havepre-chopped garlic on hand for quick and easy meal prep.
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Lemon Juice
- Red Wine Vinegar: I used red wine vinegar for the marinade to give this dish a really nice bright Mediterranean flavor – for that, this red wine vinegar is my go-to!
- Tellicherry Black Pepper: Like the salt, it’s amazing the flavor difference you can get withreally good tellicherry black pepper. This pepper isthe same price is buying pre-ground, and has a million times more flavor! I usethese really great tellicherry peppercorns, which I would definitely recommend.
- Cucumber & Fresh Dill– we have wild mint growing all over our homestead, so I picked a bunch to go with this fantastic dip.
- Salt to taste
An Easy Tzatziki with Mint Recipe
This dairy free tzatziki sauce is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a quick homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a yummy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
How Do You Make Tzatziki without Dairy?
- In a blender, add the Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Blend on low speed until all ingredients are well incorporated, and garlic is finely chopped.
- Add yogurt sauce to a bowl, and stir in the fresh cucumber and the chopped dill. Add a little fresh pepper, parsley, and red onion to garnish and enjoy!
Serve This Non Dairy Yogurt Cucumber Dip With:
Chickpea Shawarma Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Mediterranean Yellow Rice Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Vegan Sheet Pan Falafel Recipe
Simple Lemon Quinoa Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Instant Pot Baba Ganoush (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free)
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Dairy Free Tzatziki Sauce
Kelly Jensen
This Dairy Free Tzatziki Recipe is a creamy & fresh cucumber yogurt sauce with no added salt- perfect for pitas, shawarmas, or a dip. This easy tzatziki sauce is ready in 5 minutes and is made with simple and fresh ingredients.This recipe is vegetarian and gluten free too, and tastes amazing. Serve this with shawarma spiced chickpeas,sheet pan falafel, ortofu shawarma wraps!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dip, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 61 kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups plain unsweetened Greek Yogurt use dairy free for vegan version
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
- Parsley & Red Onion to garnish
- Himalayan sea salt to taste
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of the red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Mix well then stir in the fresh cucumber and the chopped dill. Add a little fresh pepper, parsley, and red onion to garnish and enjoy!
Notes
Save Money on Organic Produce!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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About the Author: Kelly Jensen
Kelly Jensen has 7 years experience as a food blogger, freelance recipe developer, content creator, beekeeper, and loves cooking everything she can from scratch.
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