Brazil Nut Free Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this dairy-free tzatziki delivers everything you want from the classic Greek dip ā garlicky depth, a clean cucumber crunch, and that signature tang ā without a drop of conventional yogurt. The base is thick, plain coconut yogurt, which gives the sauce its lush body while keeping the whole thing completely plant-based and free from tree nut cross-contamination concerns that can sneak into store-bought alternatives. The real technique here is in the cucumber prep: salting and then squeezing it nearly dry means the dip stays thick and scoopable rather than watery, which is the step most home cooks skip and then wonder why their tzatziki turns soupy. Fresh dill and a hit of apple cider vinegar do the heavy lifting on flavor, with optional mint adding a cool, aromatic lift if you're feeling it. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil pulls everything together into something that looks genuinely impressive on a table. Pile it next to raw vegetables, warm pita, or grilled proteins and watch it disappear fast.
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4 servings
- 1 medium english cucumber (about 10 oz)
- Ā½ 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 20ā30 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 ā the cucumber should feel almost dry to the touch.
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