Xanthan Gum Free Coconut Yogurt Cucumber Tzatziki
Creamy, herby, and refreshingly cool, this dairy-free tzatziki delivers everything you love about the classic Greek dip — without a drop of conventional yogurt or any stabilizers in sight. The key is starting with a plain coconut yogurt that's completely free of gums and additives, which keeps the texture clean and the flavor pure rather than gummy or artificially thick. Salting and squeezing the grated cucumber until it's nearly dry is the real technique that makes this work, pulling out excess moisture so the dip stays lush and scoopable instead of watery. Fresh dill, a whisper of garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar bring that bright, tangy punch that makes tzatziki so addictive. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil and a few extra dill sprigs turn a simple bowl into something that looks genuinely beautiful on the table. Pile it next to raw vegetables or sliced cucumber and it disappears fast — but it also keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, making it a smart make-ahead option for gatherings or easy weeknight snacking.
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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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