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Creamy, tangy, and oh so delicious! This twist on a classic Greek sauce is perfect on wraps, sandwiches, salads, or even paired with some veggies. Introducing our newest obsession: Avocado Tzatziki!

Green tzatziki sauce with wrap in the background on wood cutting board

A few years back, I was lucky enough to travel to the small Greek island of Santorini. I instantly fell in love with the people, the culture, and ultimately the food. From upscale restaurants overlooking the Mediterranean, to small shops selling French fries ,it was hard to get a bad meal. And, being true to myself, I found one type of food I loved and stuck with it for many of my meals in Greece. Tzatziki sauce.

hand picking up spoon in tzatziki sauce

The base of classic tzatziki is created with a dairy yogurt (usually goat or sheep) which is obviously not acceptable for vegans! So, to keep the creaminess, but nix the dairy, we used avocado! This non-traditional ingredient has taken this dish to new heights! At least that’s what we believe.

Avocado tzatziki with cucumber

Avocado not only elevates the taste of this amazing dip, but it also adds some more nutrients! These green fruits are rich in vitamin K, folate, fiber, and potassium. So, even though I was left feeling guilty from eating so much tzatziki in Greece, I can now eat it somewhat freely and without guilt! Hooray!

We hope you’ll love our avocado tzatziki sauce as much as we do. We’ve been eating it as a dip and spreading it on everything. We’ll show you one of our favorite ways to eat it next week. Stay tuned!

Make our tzatziki sauce with avocado and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to take a picture and tag us @veganosity on Instagram so we can see your gorgeous culinary creation!

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Avocado tzatziki with cucumber
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Green Avocado Tzatziki Sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
 

Fresh, tangy and vibrant tzatziki sauce made with avocado instead of dairy. The perfect dairy-free alternative to your favorite Greek sauce.

Course: sauce
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 690 kcal
Author: Alex Meyer, MA
Ingredients
  • 2 avocados pits and skin removed
  • 1/2 cucumber peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup dill minced
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Instructions

  1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze the water out with a dry cloth.

  2. In a food processor or blender, puree the avocado, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper until smooth and creamy. 

  3. Scrape the avocado mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the cucumber and dill until well combined. 

  4. Enjoy! 

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts are an estimate only.

Store the tzatziki in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition Facts
Green Avocado Tzatziki Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 690 Calories from Fat 531
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Potassium 2314mg 66%
Total Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Dietary Fiber 29g 116%
Sugars 6g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 32%
Vitamin C 103.6%
Calcium 11.8%
Iron 20.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Green Avocado Tzatziki Sauce is a delicious dairy-free alternative. This tangy vegan sauce is so easy to make and so healthy! #vegan #tzatziki #avocado #dairy-free

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  1. Jen says

    April 7, 2018 at 1:10 am

    Ohhhh I love this so much. I love that the ingredients are as clean as they could get! Right up my alley. Santorini is in my bucketlist, so maybe in the mean time I can pretend I'm there with this vegan alternative. :P
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  5. Marly says

    April 14, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    I have been to Santorini too! Unfortunately, I was in my early 20's then and NOT AT ALL adventurous with food. I even hated black olives then! Can you believe it? I mean, what a waste to be in the land of olives and only eat the green ones. Sigh. I guess it means I need to go back. In the meantime, can't wait to try this healthy, vegan tzatziki sauce!
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    • Alex Meyer, MA says

      April 15, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      Ah so fun! I hope I can go back soon. I've heard that they're actually pretty great with preparing delicious and healthy vegan meals. Let us know how the tzatziki goes : )
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