Eating paleo

Tzatziki Sauce

½ medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes

½ cup Paleo Mayonnaise (see recipe)

¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk

1 tablespoon (15 ml) minced fresh dill (optional)

1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed

1 teaspoon (5 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon salt

1. Combine all the ingredients in a mini food processor and process until no large chunks remain.
2. Use immediately, or store for several days. This is a great make-ahead sauce to serve with burgers or chops.

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This tzatziki sauce blends cucumber, paleo mayonnaise, coconut milk, garlic, and lemon into a cool, creamy sauce with real Greek flavor - and no dairy required. A little dill and onion powder round it out. It is the make-ahead sauce that makes burgers and chops better.

Pro Tips

• Peel, seed, and cube the cucumber before blending. The seeds are mostly water and would thin the sauce.
• Process everything in a mini food processor until no large chunks remain - the cucumber should disappear into the sauce.
• Paleo mayonnaise is the base here. It gives the tzatziki its creamy body in place of the traditional yogurt.
• Fresh dill is optional in this recipe, but a tablespoon makes the sauce taste distinctly like tzatziki.
• Make it ahead. It keeps for several days and the garlic mellows beautifully as it sits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tzatziki sauce paleo?

This version is - paleo mayonnaise and coconut milk stand in for the traditional yogurt. No dairy anywhere.

How long does tzatziki sauce keep?

Store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for several days. The flavor actually improves after the first day.

What should I serve with tzatziki sauce?

It is a great make-ahead sauce for burgers and chops, and it doubles as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Can I use dried dill instead of fresh?

Yes, though fresh has much more aroma. Use about a teaspoon of dried dill in place of the tablespoon of fresh.

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Stav Kogan

Tzatziki Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• ½ medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes
• ½ cup Paleo Mayonnaise (see recipe)
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tbsp minced fresh dill (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ tsp salt
• Use immediately, or store for several days. This is a great make-ahead sauce to serve with burgers or chops.

Method

 

1. Combine all the ingredients in a mini food processor and process until no large chunks remain.

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