Vegan Tzatziki

(Post updated 11/04/22, original post 07/01/2021)

A cooling and refreshing condiment. This vegan tzatziki is rich, creamy and delicious with vegan gyros, veggies, baked potatoes, and more!

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WHAT IS TZATZIKI?

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek side dish made of a thick yoghurt, olive oil, garlic, grated and drained cucumber, fresh lemon juice, fresh herbs (usually dill or mint) and salt.

It is enjoyed as a dip, sauce or a spread.

HOW TO SERVE AND ENJOY TZATZIKI

• Sauce for falafel

• Sauce for vegan gyros or vegan souvlaki

• As a dip with bread

• As a dip for roasted or fresh veggies

• On a vegan burger or sandwich

• In a pita wrap

• As a topping on a baked potato

HELPFUL TIPS!

• Use a thick, plain yoghurt. I recommend using a plant-based Greek- style yoghurt. The thicker, the better.

• After grating the cucumber, squeeze out the access water as the water will make the sauce runny and might separate the sauce.

• Use fresh lemon juice and not bottled lemon juice

• I recommend using fresh dill, but dried dill works well too.

OTHER SAUCES AND DIPS YOU MIGHT LIKE

my favourite hummus

vegan romesco sauce

beetroot ketchup

vegan basil & walnut pesto

VEGAN TZATZIKI

This vegan tzatziki is rich, creamy and delicious with vegan gyros, veggies, baked potatoes, and more!

Serves: 4

Time: 5 min

INGREDIENTS

• 150g plantbased Greek-style yoghurt

• 1/2 small cucumber, grated about 90g

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

• 1 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp fresh chopped mint

• 1 - 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste

• pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Grate the cucumber and squeeze the grated cucumber to drain all access water.

Mix the grated cucumber and all the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.