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This is the easiest homemade dairy-free tzatziki sauce! It’s made with coconut yogurt, cucumber, dill, fresh lemon juice, and olive oil, and is perfect to serve with vegetables or gluten-free pita chips.

A bowl of homemade dairy-free tzatziki sauce.

What is Tzatziki sauce?

Tzatziki is commonly used in Greek cuisine as a sauce or dip made with yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, olive oil, and lemon juice. It’s light, fresh, and goes perfectly with Mediterranean flavors!

What makes this Tzatziki different…

  • It’s dairy-free! Traditional tzatziki is made with dairy-based yogurt, but this version is made with coconut yogurt. It’s still nice and tangy, but without the dairy.
  • But it still has all of the flavors you love in tzatziki. It’s tangy, fresh, herby, and perfect for dipping and spreading!

The Ingredients for Easiest Dairy-free Tzatziki

  • Coconut yogurt. I love using the brand Culina for this recipe! You can also use homemade yogurt.
  • Cucumber.
  • Fresh Dill. 
  • Lemon Juice.
  • Olive Oil.
  • Garlic, Salt, and Pepper.

The ingredients for homemade dairy-free tzatziki sauce.

How to make Easiest Dairy-free Tzatziki

  • Step 1. Grate the cucumber and garlic. Pat the cucumber dry.

Grated zucchini and garlic in a bowl.

  • Step 2. Add the coconut yogurt, salt, pepper, dill, lemon juice, and most of the olive oil. Stir to combine.
  • Step 3. Top off with a bit more olive oil and serve with vegetables or pita chips.

Homemade dairy-free tzatziki sauce on a gluten-free pita chip.

How do you store homemade Tzatziki sauce?

Store this sauce in an airtight container, or in a bowl that’s tightly wrapped in the fridge.

How long can you keep Tzatziki sauce in the fridge?

If it’s stored properly, you can keep it in the fridge for 1-2 days, if not more.

Can you use another yogurt if you’re allergic to coconut?

I find that coconut yogurt is the best dairy-free option as it’s still tangy, but you can opt for another dairy-free option and adjust the lemon juice if needed.

What do you serve with Tzatziki sauce?

  • Vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, etc.
  • Gluten-free pita chips
  • As a sauce for Greek-inspired dishes like these Greek chicken bowls

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The Easiest Dairy-free Tzatziki

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 large cucumber
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups coconut yogurt
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumber well, and keep the skin on. Grate the cucumber using a grater or a food processor until finely grated. Pat the cucumber dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel to remove excess liquid.
  2. Grate (or finely mince) the garlic and add it to the bowl with the cucumber.
  3. Add the coconut yogurt, salt, pepper, dill, lemon juice, and most of the olive oil. Stir to combine.
  4. Top off with a bit more olive oil and serve with vegetables or pita chips.

Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 183
  • Fat: 13.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.6g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: .5g