Vegan Tzatziki (Easy Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)

Close up on a piece of cucumber being hold by a hand and dipping in a vegan tzatziki

5 from 3 votes

Vegan Tzatziki (Easy Cucumber Yogurt Sauce)

This flavorful sauce is super easy to make and will transform a simple meal into a more complex dish. The fresh cucumber and herbs combined to the cold yogurt is perfect to brighten up warmer and heavier dishes. This version is a speedy one compared to the authentic recipe and using almond yogurt makes it more accessible for people limiting their dairy consumption.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: condiment, Dip, Sauce

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, healthy, Low in fat, Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 44kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 cup dairy-free plain yogurt unsweetened
1 cup unpeeled cucumber seeds removed and shredded
2 tbsp fresh dill stems removed and chopped
1 tbsp fresh mint minced
1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp garlic crushed
½ tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

Start by cleaning and shredding the cucumber with a grater. If you use larger cucumber, you might also want to remove its seeds. Then, measure the cup of cucumber you need, place it on a clean towel and fold the towel on top. Lift the 4 corners of the towel up, twist, and squeeze the cucumber to remove as much water as you can.
Transfer the cucumber to a medium bowl and add all the other ingredients. Stir well.
Eat cold simply with pita bread or use as a dip for raw vegetables. This sauce is also perfect to top falafel (find an easy falafel recipe in this falafel buddha bowl)

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Notes

I use the almond yogurt from the brand 365.

I did noticed a significant enhancement in the flavors when resting the sauce in the fridge for 1-2 hour. So if you have extra time, let the ingredients infuse together before eating.
I love using mini cucumbers for this recipe. They have less seed filling and I simply love their flavor. If using larger cucumber, be sure to first remove their watery interior filled with seeds before shredding them.
You can easily customize this sauce to your taste by adjusting the amount of lemon juice, garlic and fresh herbs.
This sauce can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days in a air-tight container. Give it a good stir before serving.
I do not recommend to freeze this sauce, the water from the cucumber can change the texture of the sauce after thawing.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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