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    Vegan Tzatziki

    BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Nov 13, 24 · PUBLISHED: Jul 24, 22 · 4 Comments

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    This Vegan Tzatziki sauce is so easy to make and so much better than store bought! You only need a handful of ingredients and you can serve it in many different ways.

    Vegan Tzatziki in a bowl garnished with black olives and oil olive

    Have it as a dip with pita chips and carrots for a fun appetizer. It's also super yummy as a spread in a gyros, sandwich or wrap with pita bread.

    I've used this sauce in this delicious Greek Wrap and I also add it to make Greek bowls. It would even be great with falafels too!

    It's not only for vegans to enjoy, you can also use the same method and ingredients with regular Greek yogurt.

    Table of Contents
    • Ingredients to make Vegan Tzatziki
    • How to make Vegan Tzatziki
    • Tips for this Vegan Tzatziki Dip
    • FAQs
    • More Easy Sauces
    • Recipe
    • Comments
    Close of Vegan Tzatziki Sauce in a bowl

    Ingredients to make Vegan Tzatziki

    • Vegan Yogurt - These days, there are so many plant based and dairy free yogurt available which is great! Here I’ve used a greek style soy yogurt, but you can use your preferred yogurt such as Coconut yogurt
    • Cucumber - I usually prefer using Persian cucumbers or Lebanese cucumbers as they are less watery
    • Extra virgin olive oil - Gives a lovely subtle flavor and silkiness to the vegan tzatziki sauce
    • Lemon - Added for a little acidity. You can also use vinegar such as white vinegar or apple cider vinegar 
    • Garlic - Is a must in tzatziki! I don't like adding too much as I can't eat raw garlic so if you love it, feel free to add more!
    • Dill - Or any other herbs such as parsley and fresh mint would even work perfectly. I’ve used dried dill but fresh chopped dill is always my preference
    Vegan Tzatziki served in a bowl with cucumber and pita chips on the side

    How to make Vegan Tzatziki

    So much flavour is packed into this classic dip and you only need 10 minutes to make it in 6 simple steps.

    Steps on how to make Vegan Tzatziki
    1. Start by grating cucumber in a bowl and set it aside for up to 10 minutes so all that liquid can release
    2. With your hands squeeze out the excess liquid from the cucumber, set it aside
    3. In a separate bowl add yogurt with some grated garlic, olive oil, dill and a good squeeze of lemon juice. Then season with S&P
    4. Add the cucumber to the bowl
    5. Give it a good mix and set aside for 10 minutes so all those flavours can marinate together
    6. For serving, garnish with some olives and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with some pita chips or use as a spread on flatbread
    Pita chip being dipped into a bowl of Vegan Tzatziki

    Tips for this Vegan Tzatziki Dip

    1. Squeezing the excess water from the cucumber is a must! If not, it can make the Tzatziki dip watery
    2. If making a larger batch, you can also place the cucumber in a clean tea towel and squeeze through. Similar to when you squeeze zucchini when making Fritters
    3. Don't use a blender to blend the cucumber. You still want to keep texture in the Tzatziki dip

    FAQs

    Is there a vegan substitute for Greek yogurt?

    These days, there are so many plant-based vegan yogurt brands which is amazing to see! Some are made with Coconut yogurt, tofu or cashews. I've used a Soy yogurt which was also Greekstyle

    How long does Vegan Tzatziki sauce keep?

    Keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir well before eating as the excess water from the yogurt will normally rise to the top

    What is the difference between tzatziki and tahini?

    Tzatziki is a yogurt dip made with cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, herbs, and oil. Tahini however is made with sesame seeds which are sometimes toasted and blended with oil and salt

    Pita chip dipped and covered in Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

    More Easy Sauces

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    • Caesar Salad Dressing
    • Peanut Sauce
    • Miso Dressing
    • Vegan Gravy
    • Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip
    • Gyoza Dipping Sauce
    • Sriracha Aioli
    • Basil Oil

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Vegan Tzatziki photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Vegan Tzatziki served in a bowl topped with black olives and olive oil

    Vegan Tzatziki

    4.38 from 8 votes
    This Vegan Tzatziki sauce is easy and better than store bought! It uses a handful of ingredients and you can serve it in many different ways.
    Author: Ayeh Manfre
    Course: Appetizer, condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 73kcal
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    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins

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    Ingredients 

    • 200 g Vegan yogurt (I’ve used a greek style soy yogurt, but you can use any other vegan yogurt too)
    • ½ large cucumber
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ lemon
    • ½ garlic clove grated (or more)
    • 1 teaspoon dill (I’ve used dried dill but fresh dill will be great too)
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Grate the cucumber with a box grater and set aside for 5- 10 minutes
    • In a bowl combine the yogurt, grated garlic, olive oil and dill with a good squeeze of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper
    • Hold the grated cucumber in your hand and squeeze out the excess liquid
    • Add the cucumber to the bowl, stir together and allow it to marinate for 5-10 minutes before serving
    • Garnish with olive oil and olives. Serve with pita chips or as a spread and enjoy your Vegan Tzatziki sauce!
    ⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

    Nutrition

    Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 74mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Keywords: dip, sauce, spread

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    1. Kat says

      February 05, 2023 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      Just made this and it is delicious! So similar to the Tzatziki I remember having and probably healthier. Woohoo! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        February 05, 2023 at 11:52 pm

        Amazing! so glad you enjoyed it Kat x

        Reply
    2. Linda says

      November 14, 2024 at 1:13 am

      5 stars
      BOY OH BOY...THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre says

        November 15, 2024 at 2:26 am

        So glad you loved it 🙂

        Reply
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