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Vegan tzatziki in a bowl surrounded by veggies and chips.

Easy Vegan Tzatziki Sauce


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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Our easy vegan tzatziki sauce is a dairy free spin on a Greek classic. We combine grated cucumber, vegan yogurt, herbs, lemon juice, and garlic to create a zesty, delicious sauce that comes together in less than 10 minutes.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (10 ounces) plain Greek-style vegan yogurt
  • 1 cup grated cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Grate the cucumber using the large holes on a box grater (no need to peel the cucumber). Transfer the grated cucumber to a clean dish towel (or several layers of paper towel) and squeeze (over the sink) to remove as much excess liquid as possible.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumber, dill, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. 
  3. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for one hour before serving (optional, but will add flavor).

Notes

Vegan yogurt: We personally like using this Greek-style, almond-based yogurt. It's super thick and creamy. We've also had success using cashew and oat based yogurt. We would recommend staying away from coconut yogurt – although it can be super thick and creamy, you may get a coconut aftertaste. It's important to use plain, unsweetened yogurt in this recipe! 

Let it sit in the fridge before serving: For best results, let your finished sauce chill for at least an hour so it has time to soak up all of that delicious flavor. It still tastes great served right away, but the flavor won't be quite as developed. 

Try a seedless cucumber: Seedless cucumbers have less moisture to begin with, so you won't have to squeeze out as much excess liquid. 

Storage: Seal in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. (Be sure to check the yogurt expiration date before storing for more than a few days.)

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Greek

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 69
  • Sugar: 1.7 g
  • Sodium: 304.6 mg
  • Fat: 5.3 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.5 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g