AIP Friendly Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Classic tzatziki is one of those dips that feels almost impossible to recreate when you're avoiding dairy, but this version pulls it off beautifully using thick, unsweetened coconut yogurt as the base. The key is squeezing every last drop of moisture out of the grated cucumber before folding it in — that extra step is what gives you a creamy, scoopable dip instead of a watery mess. Fresh dill, a touch of apple cider vinegar, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil bring all the bright, herby flavor you'd expect, with optional fresh mint adding an extra layer of cool freshness. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making it one of the easiest things you can put on the table. Serve it alongside sliced cucumber or whatever raw vegetables you have on hand, and it disappears fast. This recipe makes enough for four, so it's just as at home at a casual weeknight dinner as it is at a weekend spread.
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4 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 10 oz)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, divided
- 1 cup plain coconut yogurt, thick (unsweetened, no gums or additives)
- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Ingredient noteAIP excludes seed-derived spices such as dill seed, but the dill in this recipe is dill weed - the leaf herb, not the seed - so it is likely AIP-compliant.
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh dill sprigs, for serving (optional)Ingredient note
AIP excludes seed-derived spices such as dill seed, but the dill in this recipe is dill weed - the leaf herb, not the seed - so it is likely AIP-compliant.
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
- sliced cucumber or raw vegetables, for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Grate the cucumber on the large holes of a box grater into a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl. Toss with 1/4 tsp of the salt and let stand for 20–30 minutes, until the cucumber has released most of its liquid.
- 2
Gather the salted cucumber in your hands or in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly until very little liquid remains — the cucumber should feel almost dry to the touch.
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