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Vegan Tzatziki

10 min

Condiment/sauce

10 ingredients or less

One-bowl / one-pot
Tzatziki is easily one of our favourite condiments. This garlicky yogurt sauce works especially well paired with falafels, vegetable skewers, or just to dip some bread into.

Servings

(¼ cup per serving)

Total

10 min

Prep

10 min

Contains

Soy symbol

soy

Free from

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peanut

Treenut symbol

tree nut

Sesame symbol

sesame

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gluten

Ingredients

  • ½
    cucumber, grated
  • 1 cup (240 mL)
    unsweetened soy yogurt†
  • 2
    cloves garlic, crushed
  • ¼ cup (4 g)
    fresh dill, minced
  • ½
    lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp (5 mL)
    extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp
    salt
  • ⅛ tsp
    ground black pepper

Serves well with

Directions

  1. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber. Drain off the excess liquid by squeezing the grated cucumber firmly with your hands.
  2. To a bowl, add the pressed cucumber along with all the other ingredients. Mix, and enjoy!

Notes

  • †Nutrition tip: aim to use a plant-based yogurt that is fortified with calcium.

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Chrissi - Sept. 18, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

I made it with parsley instead of dill. It was delicious! Thank you for making plantbased so yummy and simple!

PUL Team - Sept. 19, 2022, 4:34 a.m.

Mmm sounds delicious, Chrissi, thank you!

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Karen - Sept. 3, 2022, 11:14 a.m.

I’ve tried a few different vegan tzatziki recipes but this one is the best. My whole family loved it. Thank you, as always, Sadia.

PUL Team - Sept. 5, 2022, 2:19 a.m.

A massive compliment, Karen, thank YOU!

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Saima - July 28, 2022, 4:44 p.m.

I have tried this recipe. I love falafel so I always love to try different ways to make it more tastier. And this is just Awesome 😊 thanks so much Sadia for sharing this amazing recipe.

PUL Team - July 29, 2022, 5:31 a.m.

We appreciate it so much, Saima, thank you!

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Swagata - July 22, 2022, 4:18 p.m.

I tried this today and it tasted just Awesome ❤️!

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Galittza - March 1, 2022, 3:12 a.m.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this. My mom couldn't believe how tasty it was. She's not vegan so I've been cooking some of Sadia's recipes and taking some to her. This was so simple and such a game-changer!!

PUL Team - March 1, 2022, 5:36 a.m.

Woohoo! So glad the tzatziki is being enjoyed, Galittza 😃

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Kylie - Jan. 20, 2022, 2:34 a.m.

This sauce is SO GOOD! I paired it with the PUL green pea falafel recipe, wrapped in naan bread with hummus and greens and it was just as good as what I've had at restaurants (actually better because it felt more wholesome). I will definitely make this again :)

PUL Team - Jan. 21, 2022, 5:30 a.m.

Woohoo! It means so much, Kylie 😊

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Jasleen - Jan. 1, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

I never liked yogurt based dips, but this one is sooo yummy!

PUL Team - Jan. 2, 2022, 1:32 a.m.

So happy to hear, Jasleen!

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Tahlia - Nov. 20, 2021, 12:41 a.m.

Where did you buy the yummie Bread? It looks so good and what's the name of it?

PUL Team - Nov. 20, 2021, 5:38 a.m.

Hey Tahlia, it's just a plain vegan naan bread from our local grocery store, but we brushed some oil and herbs on it and lightly toasted it. I hope this helps :)

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Tanja - Sept. 6, 2021, 3:20 p.m.

Best vegan Tzatziki!! I've already made this soo often :)

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Nadine - Aug. 18, 2021, 12:07 a.m.

I love this recipe. It's simple and easy to make and so delicious! I make this multiple times a month and just keep it stocked in my fridge to use with many different recipes!

PUL Team - Aug. 18, 2021, 12:45 a.m.

We're glad you're enjoying the tzatziki, Nadine! Thank you 😃

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Charlotte - Aug. 1, 2021, 1:55 p.m.

The best tzatziki recipe ever! I love how quick and easy it is. The first time I made it I forgot to squeeze the grated cucumber and have since learnt from this mistake. It perfectly accompanies a whole host of other recipes.

PUL Team - Aug. 4, 2021, 5:19 a.m.

A huge compliment, Charlotte, thank you so much for sharing!

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Kayla - July 28, 2021, 4:11 a.m.

Super easy and delicious! We find it to be fantastic with falafel wraps and salads.

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Catherine - July 25, 2021, 2:08 p.m.

I love this. Before this recipe I wasn't able to try tatziki because I'm lactose intolerant (and now living that dairy-free life). I use an unsweetened coconut milk yogurt and find it's very delicious. It's a very refreshing sauce with falafel!

PUL Team - July 27, 2021, 1:41 a.m.

So thrilled you're enjoying this one, Catherine!

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Melissa Bigelow - July 24, 2021, 9:11 p.m.

Delicious! I made this a handful of times. I sub soy yogurt for unsweetened vegan coconut yogurt by Riviera. I omit the oil as I am oil free and it is delicious! The whole family really enjoys it.

PUL Team - July 26, 2021, 8:08 p.m.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Melissa, it's so appreciated!

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Kirstyn - July 8, 2021, 9:08 p.m.

This is definitely my favorite vegan tzatziki and a staple with a lot of meals... and so simple to make!

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Mayura - May 21, 2021, 2:42 a.m.

Sadia, we loved the zatar wraps!! I didn't have zucchini but instead just used mushrooms, eggplants, red pepper, and carrots. Also lived the yogurt dip. You have inspired to cook vegan food 😋

PUL Team - May 22, 2021, 9:37 p.m.

So wonderful to hear, Mayura, thank you for sharing this with us! Lovely vegetable ideas as well 😃

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Emma - April 28, 2021, 2:40 a.m.

I can’t find soy yogurt in my area. Will unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk yogurt work instead?

PUL Team - April 29, 2021, 1:17 a.m.

Hi Emma! Yes, another unsweetened yogurt will work. We hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂

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