MSG Free Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this cucumber tzatziki is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any table. The base is a thick, unsweetened coconut yogurt ā chosen specifically without gums or additives ā which keeps the whole recipe genuinely clean and free from the hidden flavor enhancers that sneak into so many store-bought dips and dairy alternatives. Grating and salting the cucumber before squeezing out the liquid is the move that makes this work: it keeps the texture thick and scoopable rather than watery and thin. Fresh dill, a whisper of garlic, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and good olive oil do all the heavy lifting on flavor, so there's no need for anything processed or artificial. Optional fresh mint adds a bright, cooling note that makes the whole bowl feel even more vibrant. Serve it with raw vegetables for a light snack, or bring it to the table alongside whatever you're grilling ā it holds up beautifully in the fridge for a couple of days, making it an easy make-ahead win.
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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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