Seed Oil Free Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Cool, creamy, and bright with fresh herbs, this cucumber tzatziki delivers everything you want from the classic dip — without a drop of seed oil in sight. Most store-bought versions and even many homemade recipes sneak in sunflower, canola, or soybean oil through the yogurt base or as an added ingredient, so making it from scratch is really the only way to stay in full control. Here, thick coconut yogurt stands in as the base, and the key to getting that signature texture right is the cucumber prep: salting and squeezing out as much moisture as possible before folding it in keeps the dip thick and scoopable rather than watery. Extra-virgin olive oil is the only fat called for, used both in the mix and as a finishing drizzle, so every element is intentional and clean. Fresh dill, grated garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar bring that tangy, herbaceous punch that makes tzatziki so addictive. Serve it with raw vegetables for a light snack, or keep a bowl in the fridge for up to two days — it only gets better as the flavors settle.
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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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