Thick Vegan Tzatziki – Easy Dairy Free Yogurt Dip Recipe
This Thick Vegan Tzatziki is a creamy, dairy-free yogurt dip bursting with fresh cucumber, garlic, and dill flavors. Perfect as a refreshing accompaniment to vegan souvlaki, gyros, or as a versatile dipping sauce, this easy recipe captures the essence of traditional tzatziki without any dairy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Sauce/Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Vegetables
- ½ large cucumber (weighing approx 1/2 pound or 237g)
Dressing & Flavorings
- 1.5 cups dairy-free yogurt (thick and unsweetened)
- 2 large cloves garlic (minced or grated)
- 3 tbsp dill (finely chopped)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (to drizzle on top)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Grate the cucumber using the wide holes of a box grater. Sprinkle the shredded cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water. Then, using clean hands, squeeze the cucumber thoroughly over a bowl to catch the liquid, ensuring you remove as much moisture as possible. Pat the cucumber completely dry with paper towels to remove any remaining moisture.
- Add remaining ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the thick vegan yogurt with the grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Do not add the olive oil at this step.
- Mix well: Stir all ingredients together until creamy and well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning by adding more lemon juice, garlic, or salt according to your preference.
- Serve: Transfer the tzatziki to a serving bowl, top with extra dill, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve alongside vegan souvlaki, gyros, or as a flavorful dipping sauce for your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Ensure the cucumber is well drained to avoid watery tzatziki.
- Dairy-free yogurt should be thick and unsweetened for best results.
- You can adjust garlic and lemon juice quantities to suit your taste.
- This dip is best served chilled and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can briefly pulse the mixture in a food processor.
