Nitrate & Nitrite Free Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this tzatziki is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any table. Traditional versions often rely on dairy-based yogurt, but this one swaps in thick, plain coconut yogurt ā no gums, no additives ā keeping the ingredient list clean and straightforward. The real technique here is in the cucumber prep: salting and squeezing out the excess moisture ensures the dip stays thick and luscious rather than watery. Fresh dill, a hint of garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar do all the heavy lifting on flavor, so every ingredient earns its place. Processed condiments and store-bought dips can hide a surprising number of unwanted additives, so making this at home puts you fully in control of what goes into the bowl. It's equally at home as a veggie dip, a spread for flatbread, or a cooling sauce alongside grilled proteins. Simple, vibrant, and genuinely satisfying ā this is a recipe worth keeping on repeat.
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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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