This Tzatziki Sauce without Dill Recipe Is:
- Creamy
- Fresh
- Healthy
- Bright
- Garlicky
- Herby
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Vegan, gluten free, and high in protein!
Can I Make Tzatziki without Dill?
Tzatziki with no dill? No problem! While dill is a traditional ingredient in tzatziki sauces, you can still make a delicious and healthy version without it. This recipe is great if you have someone who doesn’t like dill but still want to make this creamy yogurt dip…. or, if you’re like me, you go to make a shawarma and don’t have any fresh dill on hand, so you improvise. The fresh mint is a fantastic substitute and gives this dip a nice earthy flavor.
A Creamy No Dill Tzatziki Recipe That’s Perfect for Summer
This no-cook mint tzatziki sauce is a quick and simple recipe. I love a good no-cook recipe for those days when I’m not feeling like standing around the stove, or for summer nights when it’s too hot to cook. I have a whole collection of recipes that require zero cooking at all, check them out here! This sauce comes together in about 5 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make. Just use a few pantry staple ingredients, a few fresh chopped herbs and veggies, and you have a healthy meal ready in no time. And very little to clean up afterwards… an added bonus!
What’s In This Cucumber Mint Tzatziki Sauce Recipe?
- Greek Yogurt – tzatziki is traditionally made with Greek Yogurt, so I like to use it for my dips. If you are vegan or dairy free, there are some amazing plant based Greek yogurts out there made from almonds and cashews! Just make sure you use a plain unsweetened Greek Yogurt in this dip.
- Garlic: I use fresh garlic when I have it, and this great jarred organic garlic when I don’t have fresh. It’s actually super convenient to have pre-chopped garlic on hand for quick and easy meal prep.
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Lemon Juice
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s fairly inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
- Tellicherry Black Pepper: Like the salt, it’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper. This pepper is the same price is buying pre-ground, and has a million times more flavor! I use these really great tellicherry peppercorns, which I would definitely recommend.
- Cucumber
- Fresh Mint – we have wild mint growing all over our homestead, so I picked a bunch to go with this fantastic dip.
An Easy Tzatziki with Mint Recipe
This dairy free tzatziki sauce is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
How Do I Make This Tzatziki without Dill?
- In a blender, add the Greek yogurt, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend on low speed until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add yogurt sauce to a bowl, and stir on the fresh cucumber and the chopped mint. Add a little fresh pepper to garnish and enjoy!
Serve This Creamy Cucumber Mint Dip With:
Chickpea Shawarma Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Healthy Mediterranean Yellow Rice Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Vegan Sheet Pan Falafel Recipe
Simple Lemon Quinoa Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Instant Pot Baba Ganoush (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, Gluten Free)
Get the Same Ingredients I Use For My Vegetarian Garlic Mint Tzatziki Sauce Recipe:
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Mint Tzatziki without Dill
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups plain unsweetened Greek Yogurt use dairy free for vegan version
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Tellicherry Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
Instructions
- In a blender, add the greek yogurt, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend on low speed until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add yogurt sauce to a bowl, and stir on the fresh mint and the chopped cucumber. Add a little fresh pepper and extra mint to garnish and enjoy!
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