Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

Vegan Tzatziki Sauce, a dairy-free and vegan-friendly version of the classic Greek sauce made with plant-based yogurt, fresh dill, lemon, garlic, and spices. Only 10 minutes!

Love tzatziki sauce but not sure how to make it vegan? This plant-based alternative to the famous Greek sauce uses vegan yogurt as the base for a dairy-free twist on traditional tzatziki.

👉 Ready to learn how to make a plant-based tzatziki sauce? Let’s do it!

🥒 Ingredients

• Cucumber: Grated and drained cucumber is a key ingredient in this recipe, providing a refreshing and crunchy texture to the tzatziki sauce
• Vegan Yogurt: Unsweetened vegan yogurt acts as a base for the tzatziki sauce, providing a creamy and tangy flavor. I like oat or soy yogurts for their mild flavor, but any plant-based yogurt will do.
• Garlic Cloves: Minced garlic adds a savory and pungent taste to the tzatziki sauce
• Fresh Dill: Chopped fresh dill adds an herbal and slightly sweet flavor to the tzatziki sauce, as well as a vibrant green color
• Lemon Juice: Lemon juice provides a tangy and citrusy taste to the tzatziki sauce, as well as a natural preservative
• Salt and Pepper: A pinch of salt and pepper enhances the overall flavor of the tzatziki sauce, bringing out the other ingredients’ natural flavors
• Olive Oil: A drizzle of olive oil adds a smooth and slightly fruity flavor to the tzatziki sauce, as well as healthy fats
• Recommended Tools: box or hand grater, a medium bowl, and a spoon

🥣 How to make (step-by-step photos)

1️⃣ Step One: Grate cucumber

The first step to making the sauce is to grate and drain the water from the cucumber. To do this, grate the cucumber using a box or hand grater.

After grating, drain excess water from cucumber by either squeezing the cucumber by hand, in a cheese cloth, or pressing into a strainer.

2️⃣ Step Two: Mix ingredients with yogurt

After grating and draining the cucumber, add it to a mixing bowl with the vegan yogurt, minced garlic cloves, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

Then use a spoon to mix all ingredients until well combined.

3️⃣ Step Three: Garnish and serve

To serve, add tzatziki sauce to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill, and serve!

❓ Recipe questions + quick tips

💡 Ideas for serving

• As a dip for fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers
• As a spread for sandwiches or wraps
• As a topping for falafel, grilled vegetables, or baked potatoes
• As a salad dressing with a drizzle of olive oil or even a dollop of hummus

🧊 How to store and reheat

1. Refrigerator storage: Store leftover tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
2. Freezer storage: I don’t recommend freezing this sauce as the yogurt will separate after thawing.

👉 More plant-based sauce recipes

Want more vegan sauce recipes? Try Vegan Avocado Crema Sauce or Vegan Green Goddess Avocado Dip.

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Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

By: Kristina Todini, RDN

5 star (1 rating)

Vegan Tzatziki sauce, a dairy-free and vegan-friendly version of the classic Greek sauce made with plant-based yogurt, fresh dill, lemon, garlic, and spices.

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

6 servings

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Ingredients 

• ▢ ½ large cucumber
• ▢ 1 cup vegan yogurt, unsweetened
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• ▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ▢ 1 pinch salt and pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

• Grate cucumber: Grate ½ large cucumber using a box or hand grater. After grating, drain excess water from cucumber by either squeezing the cucumber by hand, in a cheese cloth, or pressing into a strainer.
• Mix ingredients with yogurt: To a medium bowl, add grated cucumber, 1 cup vegan yogurt, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 3 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a generous 1 pinch salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix all ingredients until well combined.
• Garnish and serve: To serve, add tzatziki sauce to a bowl and drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill. Serve as a dip, as a topping for pita or wraps, or even add a few dollops to a salad to double as salad dressing.

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Equipment

• 1 box grater or hand grater
• 1 mixing bowl

Recipe Notes

Vegan yogurt recommendations: Any unsweetened vegan yogurt will do. I like an oat yogurt or soy yogurt, as they are nut-free and have the most mild taste. But any nut-based vegan yogurt, including coconut yogurt, will work well in this recipe.

Prep ahead: Make tzatziki sauce up to 3-4 days before serving.

Leftovers and storage: Store leftover tzatziki sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Do not freeze.

Nutrition notes: Nutrition information is an estimate using all listed ingredients. This recipe uses all plant-based ingredients and is gluten free.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 42kcal (2%), Carbohydrates: 5g (2%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 2g (3%), Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 40mg (1%), Fiber: 0.3g (1%), Sugar: 2g (2%), Vitamin A: 32IU (1%), Vitamin C: 7mg (8%), Calcium: 56mg (6%), Iron: 0.1mg (1%)