Paraben Free Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Cool, creamy, and packed with fresh herb flavor, this coconut yogurt 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 clean and free from the synthetic preservatives that show up in so many conventional dairy and non-dairy products. Grating and salting the cucumber before squeezing out the excess liquid is the move that keeps the texture luxuriously thick rather than watery, and it's a step worth taking seriously. Fresh dill, a whisper of garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar bring that classic bright, tangy character without relying on anything processed or shelf-stabilized. A finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls it all together and makes it look genuinely beautiful in the bowl. Serve it with raw vegetables or sliced cucumber for dipping, and you've got a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that's as wholesome as it looks.
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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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