5 from 15 votes
Dairy Free Tzatziki
Dairy Free Tzatziki uses coconut cream as a substitute for traditional yogurt, combined with shredded peeled cucumber, fresh dill, garlic, salt, and lemon juice. The mixture is chilled to meld flavors, producing a creamy, tangy sauce with cucumber freshness and herbal brightness suitable as a dairy-free dip or accompaniment.
Prep Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
437 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut cream *follow instructions before opening 15 ounce can
- 1 cucumber peeled, seeds removed and shredded (about 3/4 cup, small
- 1/4 cup dill chopped, fresh
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 lemon juiced
Instructions
- Put the entire can of cream in the fridge for a few hours. Open the can and spoon out just the cream into a medium sized bowl.
- Be careful to leave the water and milk at the bottom. Set the coconut leftovers aside as you won’t need them for this recipe.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in bowl then stir. Cover the bowl and set aside in the fridge for at least 30 minutes up to overnight. Serve chilled.
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Notes
- Chill the coconut cream can before opening and use only the solid cream portion for best texture.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the shredded cucumber to avoid thinning the sauce.
- Keep the sauce refrigerated for at least 30 minutes or overnight to blend flavors and maintain creaminess.
- Use English or Persian cucumbers without peeling or seeding if preferred, as they have less moisture.
- Reserve the leftover coconut milk/water for use in other recipes to reduce waste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
37g
(185%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
712mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
561IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 37g | 185% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 712mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 561IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.