If you love classic tzatziki but follow a paleo diet- you no longer have to miss out. This paleo tzatziki delivers the same cool, creamy, and tangy flavor- without the traditional yogurt. It is light, refreshing, and perfect to use as a sauce, dip, or spread. And, it’s paleo, a total win!
Whether you are pairing it with grilled meats, veggies, or bowls, this paleo tzatziki is a simple, but delicious recipe that you will keep making over and over.
Jump to RecipeWhat makes it paleo?
Traditional tzatziki uses Greek yogurt, which has dairy in it and is not paleo. My version uses a dairy-free coconut yogurt, which keeps the texture creamy, just like the traditional version.
Ingredients
- Cocojune coconut yogurt
- Garlic cloves
- Fresh dill
- Red wine vinegar
- Cucumbers
- Salt
Let’s make it
- Mix the coconut yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh dill, red wine vinegar, cucumbers, and salt all together. Mix really well.
- Let chill for 2 hours in the refrigerator. ENJOY!
Questions about how to make the best tzatziki?
While you could use dried dill, the fresh dill makes a huge impact in the flavor. The freshness takes this tzatziki to a whole new level.
Yes. Chilling this gives the ingredients the chance to u0022come togetheru0022 and gives it a pop of flavor. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
This tzatziki will stay fresh in the fridge for 3-4 days. Keep it stored in an airtight container and stir well before serving.
How to use
- Perfect to serve alongside grilled chicken, lamb, fish, or steak.
- Tzatziki is great to use as a dip on a veggie platter.
- Spread inside lettuce wraps or use as a sauce for a bowl.
- Use as a salad dressing with chopped romaine lettuce.
Paleo Tzatziki
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minutesIngredients
2 cups Cocojune coconut plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh dill, minced
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 large cucumbers, peeled and cut in to small dice (you can leave the skin on, I just do not enjoy the cucumber skin)
pinch of salt
Directions
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl and stir until well combined. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 99kcal
- Fat: 4.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Cholesterol: 16mg
- Sodium: 74mg
- Potassium: 436mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.7g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 7.7g
- Protein: 5.4g
- Vitamin A: 33.8mcg
- Vitamin C: 10.6mg
- Calcium: 184mg
- Iron: 1mg
- Vitamin K: 10.4mcg
- Thiamin: 0.1mg
- Riboflavin: 0.2mg
- Niacin: 0.3mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.1mg
- Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg
- Folate: 37mcg
- Pantothenic Acid: 0.8mg
- Phosphorus: 153mg
- Magnesium: 36mg
- Zinc: 1mg
- Selenium: 3.1mcg
- Copper: 0.1mg
- Manganese: 0.2mg
I serve this with my Paleo Greek Chicken Souvlaki and Greek Lettuce Salad. The perfect summer meal and great for that night you have company coming over.
This paleo tzatziki proves that you do not need dairy to enjoy a classic favorite. It is simple, fresh, and so vestige- exactly the kind of recipe that makes family meals or dinner parties effortless.
