the best vegan tzatziki recipe

This homemade tzatziki recipe is made with plant-based yogurt, freshly diced and drained cucumber, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, seasoning and some fresh herbs. It is a refreshing dip, sauce or spread that can be added to just about anything.

Tzatziki sauce can be found in Greek, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern diets, and is often paired with meats, gyros, roasted or fresh vegetables and is often served as an appetizer!

In fact, I first had tzatziki sauce at a restaurant a few years ago, and I have been making it at home ever since. Pair this dip with warm pita bread, fresh veggies or throw it on top of a bowl, salad or sandwich. There’s really no right or wrong way to enjoy this amazing dip!

Ingredients in homemade Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

The ingredient list is short and sweet, just like this recipe! You will only need a handful of ingredients, all of which are listed below. As always, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of this page for full detailed instructions on how to make this dip.

Cucumber: You’ll need about ½ to ¾ of a cucumber for this recipe, roughly 6–7 inches long. After grating the cucumber, make sure to drain out the excess liquid using a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel. This keeps the dip from getting too watery.

Plant-Based Yogurt: I used Siggi’s Plant-Based Yogurt for this recipe and love the thick, creamy texture it gives the dip. You can also use any plain Greek yogurt you have on hand — just make sure it’s unsweetened.

EVOO: A splash of high-quality extra virgin olive oil adds richness and depth of flavor.

Garlic: Fresh minced garlic brings a sharp, savory kick to balance the creamy yogurt.

Fresh Dill: Chopped fresh dill gives the dip a bright, herby flavor that makes it taste super fresh.

Fresh Lemon Juice: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a pop of brightness and helps tie all the flavors together.

Salt and Pepper: Simple seasonings — just salt and pepper — let all the fresh ingredients shine.

How to Make Tzatziki Sauce

Making dips and sauces at home has become one of my favorite things to do. Moreover, I think any meal can be elevated with a great dip or sauce, and once you see how easy this one is to make, you’ll be making it on repeat!

1. Grate the cucumber. I use the largest holes on a cheese grater to give this dip a lovely texture and flavor, but you can also use a food processor if you have one available.
2. Squeeze the juice out of the grated cucumber. You absolutely cannot skip this step. If you do, your final dip will be watery like liquid and will separate. To do this, simply squeeze out the excess juice with a cheese cloth, clean towel or paper towels.
3. Stir everything together! Add the squeezed cucumber to a bowl along with all of the other ingredients, then mix together until well incorporated, cover and let marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.

other dips or sauces to try:

• eggplant dip
• nut-free pesto
• the best hummus

If you give this Simple Tzatziki a try, I’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment or review below to let me know how it turned out—or if you tried any fun flavor twists.

And if you share it on Instagram, Pinterest, or TikTok, don’t forget to tag me! I try my absolute best to respond to everyone, and seeing your creations always makes my day.

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5 Minute Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

5 from 1 rating

Hannah Kling

This simple tzatziki recipe will elevate any meal! This sauce is fresh, rich & full of flavor, it tastes delicious on warmed pita bread, fresh vegetables or served on top of your favorite bowl- the possibilities are endless!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Servings 10 servings

Ingredients  

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• 1/2 cucumber (grated)
• 1 1/4 cup plant-based or greek yogurt
• 1/2 Tbsp EVOO
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic (about 2-3 cloves)
• 1 Tbsp fresh dill (minced)
• 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

• Start by grating the cucumber using the larger holes on a cheese grater. Transfer the grated cucumber to a cheese cloth, paper towel or clean dish towel and drain out all the excess juice.
• Add the cucumber to a medium bowl and mix in the remainder of the ingredients: plant-based yogurt, EVOO, garlic, fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Mix together until well combined, cover and let marinate in the fridge for about an hour to let the flavors really mend together.
• Serve with pita bread, fresh or roasted veggies or throw it on top of a bowl, salad or sandwich. ENJOY!

Notes

Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to tag @lovelydelites on Instagram or Tiktok!

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