My homemade Vegan Tzatziki is a classic dip, perfect for serving alongside your favourite Greek inspired dishes. Get the recipe below.
Tzatziki is one of those irresistible Mediterranean staples — creamy, garlicky, and refreshingly cool thanks to cucumber and herbs.
Traditionally made with Greek yogurt, this vegan version uses plant-based yogurt to achieve the same luscious texture while keeping it completely dairy-free.
Perfect alongside pitta, falafel, grilled veggies, or as a sauce for wraps, vegan tzatziki is quick to prepare and endlessly versatile!
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Ingredients
There are 8 ingredients needed to make this simple dip:
- Cucumber
- Vegan yogurt
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Dill
Step-by-step instructions
To make Vegan Tzatziki just follow these 4 simple steps:
- Step 1: Grate the cucumber then place it in a clean kitchen towel or paper towel and squeeze out as much water as possible
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, add vegan yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth
- Step 3: Fold in the drained cucumber and fresh dill
- Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours meld
Substitutions
Try some of these substitutions if you don't have all of the ingredients on hand:
- Herbs: I use fresh dill but dried dill will work just as well
- Vinegar: instead of red wine vinegar you could use white wine vinegar or even lemon juice
Variations
Mix it up with one of these variations:
- Extra herbs: why not add some fresh parsley and/or mint for extra flavour
- Spicy tzatziki: add a pinch of cayenne for a kick
- Tahini tzatziki: stir in a teaspoon of tahini for a nuttier, richer flavour
- Avocado tzatziki: Mash in half an avocado for extra creaminess
Equipment
You'll need the follow equipment to make Vegan Tzatziki:
- Grater
- Clean kitchen towel or paper towel
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Knife
- Chopping board
Storage
Store vegan tzatziki in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving as it may separate slightly.
I don't recommend freezing as it will alter the texture.
Top tip
For a restaurant-style finish, drizzle your tzatziki with olive oil and sprinkle fresh dill on top before serving.
The recipe
Vegan Tzatziki
Equipment
- 1 grater
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 spoon
- 1 knife
- 1 chopping board
Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber
- 300 g vegan yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped
Instructions
- Grate cucumber and squeeze out excess liquid.
- Mix yogurt, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir in cucumber and dill.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
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