Dairy Free Tzatziki Sauce (Without Dill)

If you love the bright, garlicky flavor of tzatziki but need a dairy free version, this one is for you. This creamy sauce has a bold Mediterranean lemon-garlic flavor and comes together in just minutes. It is also free of gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, and mustard.

The key to getting that rich, creamy texture without any dairy is Tofutti non-dairy cream cheese. It’s a soy-based product and one of my favorite dairy free substitutes. it’s incredibly versatile for dairy free cooking and mimics the thick, tangy quality of Greek yogurt beautifully in this sauce.

If you need to swap it out, Tofutti also makes a non-dairy sour cream that works just as well here. One heads-up: both the non dairy sour cream and non dairy cream cheese start out a little stiff right out of the container, but just keep stirring and it will smooth right out into the same creamy consistency.

Technically, traditional tzatziki is made with yogurt and usually includes dill. This is a tzatziki-inspired sauce. It has the same creamy base and cucumber-garlic-lemon flavor profile, just without the dairy or the dill. Call it what you like, but I promise it tastes fantastic.

At the time of writing, this recipe is free from dairy, mustard, gluten, sesame, peanuts, and tree nuts. Always check every ingredient label for your family’s specific allergens, as formulations and facilities can change.

Dairy Free Tzatziki Sauce (Without Dill)

Yield: 1 1/2 Cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

A creamy dairy free tzatziki-style sauce with bold lemon garlic flavor and fresh cucumber. Ready in minutes and free of dairy, gluten, peanut, tree nut, sesame, and mustard.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Tofutti non-dairy cream cheese
• ½ cup finely diced cucumber
• 2½ tbsp lemon juice
• 1¼ tsp garlic powder, plus more to taste

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl.
2. Stir well until smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust garlic or lemon as needed.

Notes

Serve alongside grilled or baked chicken, roasted vegetables, or use it as a dipping sauce for pita or fresh veggies.
Allergens: This recipe is free from dairy, mustard, gluten, sesame, peanuts, and tree nuts. Always check every ingredient label for your family's specific allergens, as formulations and facilities can change.

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