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Dairy-free Tzatziki

Dairy-free Tzatziki is super easy to make with just a handful of wholesome ingredients. This creamy vegan tzatziki recipe tastes just like traditional tzatziki, is made with grated cucumber fresh dill and garlic. Grab some pita and enjoy as a tasty dip or sauce that will go well with all your favorite mediterranean dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Soaking time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Debra Klein

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup raw cashews soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes, or more.
  • ¾ cup persian cucumber, shredded
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoon fresh dill
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  • Pour boiling water over cashews and let sit for a minimum 30 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • Use the side of box grater with the large holes and grate the cucumber. No need to peel. Measure ¾ cup, then place onto a clean kitchen towel or a few paper towels. Gather and squeeze over sink as much liquid out as possible.
  • To the bowl of a food processor, add the drained cashews, shredded cucumber, apple cider vinegar, dill, salt and pepper. Use a microplane to zest the garlic and lemon. Squeeze the lemon over the processor bowl.
  • Process until smooth. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is acheived.
  • Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle on additional fresh dill, drizzle on olive oil or sprinkle on crushed red pepper, as desired.

Notes

Cashews:  Soak in boiling water for a minimum of 30 minutes, or as long as overnight. If they will be soaking for longer than 4 hours, cover tightly and place container in the fridge until ready to proceed.
You can use dairy-free yogurt in place of the soaked cashews, apple cider vinegar and water, but I find most brands have a lot of processed ingredients so I prefer to make vegan tzatziki sauce from scratch, using whole foods ingredients. 
Lemon: 2-3 tablespoons of juice is ideal. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg