Artificial Food Coloring Free Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Creamy, herby, and refreshingly cool, this tzatziki is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any table. The base is thick plain coconut yogurt — unsweetened and free of gums or additives — which gives it that luscious, spoonable texture without any of the synthetic dyes or artificial colors that can sneak into flavored or pre-seasoned dairy alternatives. Every ingredient here is whole and straightforward: fresh cucumber, real dill, a whisper of mint, garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar to brighten the whole thing up. The trick to getting the texture just right is salting and squeezing the grated cucumber until it's nearly dry, so the finished dip stays thick and scoopable rather than watery. It comes together with minimal effort and pairs beautifully with raw vegetables, warm pita, or anything that needs a cool, tangy companion. Clean, vibrant, and completely free of anything artificial — this is the kind of recipe you'll keep coming back to all summer long.
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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
- 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)
- 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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