Makes 1 cup (240 ml)
This tzatziki sauce may be different from what you're used to. Normally tzatziki uses dairy and cucumbers and has a thick consistency. This tzatziki, however, is made with zucchini giving it a lighter consistency but with the same great flavor.
Ingredients
1 zucchini, chunked 1 garlic clove 1/2 cup (480 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced coarse ground sea salt, to taste
Instructions
Add zucchini and garlic to a food processor and process for 3–5 seconds, or pretty much until the blade stops chopping. Scrape veggies down the sides. Pour in olive oil, lemon juice and add a pinch of sea salt. Process until smooth. Serve over any ground or sliced meat or Dipping Sliders.
Enjoy!
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Tzatziki dipping sauce is a cool, garlicky sauce that brings Mediterranean brightness to any plate. Garlic and lemon swirl into a creamy base with extra virgin olive oil for richness. Drizzled over ground meat or served beside sliders, it is the fresh counterpoint every rich dish needs.
Pro Tips
- Mince or grate the garlic as fine as possible. Raw garlic is the dominant flavor here, and big pieces will bully the lemon and olive oil.
- Use good extra virgin olive oil — its grassy, peppery character is a real flavor component in a sauce this simple, not just fat.
- Rest the sauce fifteen minutes before serving so the garlic mellows into the base instead of tasting sharp and raw.
- Taste before serving and adjust the lemon. The balance between rich olive oil and bright lemon juice is the entire personality of this sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tzatziki dairy-free?
Yes. Where traditional tzatziki leans on yogurt, this version gets its body from olive oil and a paleo base, keeping it dairy-free and paleo-friendly.
What does this sauce go with?
Serve it over ground or sliced meat, or beside the dipping sliders the recipe suggests. It is also wonderful with roasted vegetables or as a salad dressing.
How long does it keep?
Up to five days in a covered jar in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving since the olive oil separates as it sits.
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Ingredients
Method
- Serve over any ground or sliced meat or Dipping Sliders.
