This Vegan Tzatziki Sauce is filled with crisp cucumber and fresh herbs, mixed together with a simple lemony mayo. It's easy to whip up, and is a great compliment to falafels, Mediterranean bowls and more!
1large cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely diced (*watch video below) - roughly 1 1/2 cups
2/3cupvegan mayonnaise - (we like Organic Vegenaise)
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1/4cupfinely chopped fresh parsley
2tablespoons minced fresh dill
1clovegarlic, minced
1/4teaspoonground sea salt
1/4 black pepper black pepper
1tablespoonolive oil - optional, but recommended
Instructions
To a medium bowl, add all prepped ingredients and stir to combine. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week. This recipe makes 1 1/2 cups sauce, or 8 (3-tablespoon) servings.
Watch the video below for step-by-step on how to cut the cucumber. =)
Video
Notes
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can prepare this sauce in a food processor or blender.
To thicken the sauce, we recommend adding 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast. It also gives it a slightly cheesy flavor.