What's the difference between tzatziki and dill dip?

The only difference is that a Tzatziki Sauce has a tablespoon of lemon juice and a couple of cloves of minced garlic added to these same ingredients I used below. The ingredients need for this Cucumber Dill Sauce for so simple. It's just cucumber, Greek yogurt, milk and chopped fresh dill.

What is dill dip made of?

What is in Dill Dip? Dill dip starts with a simple and classic combination of sour cream and mayonnaise . If you prefer, the sour cream can be swapped out for plain Greek yogurt. Next comes either fresh or dried dill, some dried or fresh parsley, dried minced onion, garlic powder, and just a pinch of salt.

Why is tzatziki not vegetarian?

Original Tzatziki is usually prepared with Greek yogurt and is therefore not vegan and has dairy . Greek yogurt contains a lot of fat and is therefore nicely firm, and creamy. That's the only ingredient you have to swap for something plant-based to have a non-dairy tzatziki sauce.

Is tzatziki healthier than hummus?

Yes, tzatziki is considered a healthier dip than hummus and sour cream . It contains several vitamins, a good amount of protein, and fewer carbohydrates and calories. The fat content of tzatziki is low too, which is not the case with other dips.

What brings out dill flavor?

Dill has a strong pronounced grassy flavour which hides it's anise flavour. To bring out this anise flavour pair it will orange juice and green apples .

Is dried dill the same as fresh dill?

Fresh dill tastes green, grassy, lemony, herbaceous, light, and refreshing. Whether dried or fresh, it's bright and slightly sweet, with elements of parsley, celery, and anise. Dried dill loses some of its brightness, while its slightly astringent character becomes more pronounced.

What sauce is similar to tzatziki?

If you love this tzatziki recipe… Try my hummus, tahini sauce, chipotle sauce, cilantro lime dressing, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, or guacamole next!

Is yogurt dill the same as tzatziki?

The best low-fat Greek yogurt dill sauce recipe – also called tzatziki . It's healthy, high in protein, creamy, and tangy. Serve it with Summer crudité, warm pita, grilled veggies, chicken, or in gyros!

What do you use tzatziki dip for?

Tzatziki is good friends with grilled and roasted meats, especially juicy lamb chops. Serve it up with a crunchy fattoush salad – a combination of torn pitta, cooling cucumber, ripe tomatoes, sweet lettuce and refreshing mint – for a bonus hit of fresh, summer flavour.

What is another name for tzatziki sauce?

Tzatziki Alternative names Cacık, tarator Course Appetiser, side dish, meze Serving temperature Cold Main ingredients Strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, sometimes lemon juice, dill, mint, parsley, thyme Variations With strained or diluted yogurt and other herbs and vegetables 3 more rows

Vegan Dill Dip for Vegetables (5 minute recipe!) (2024)

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This quick and easy vegan dill dip is perfect for vegetables, vegan wings, and more! And it only takes 5 minutes to make in your blender.

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I originally created this super easy vegan dill dip to go with my buffalo tofu wings, but it was too delicious to just use for one recipe. It's a delicious dip for veggies and makes a great salad dressing, too!

Conventional dill dip uses sour cream and mayo. For this vegan version, I'm using tahini as the base. Tahini is a sesame seed paste, so not only is this veggie dip dairy-free, it's nut-free, too!

If you can't do tahini, no problem! Just replace the tahini and water with a cup of vegan sour cream and ¾ cup vegan mayo. Add lemon juice to taste, since the sour cream will have varying amounts of tang.

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✓ Ingredients and substitutions

tahini - This is the base for your dip. Make sure you stir your tahini well before measuring it for the best results. See the recipe card for a substitution option, if you have a sesame allergy.
dried dill - You can use double the amount of fresh dill, if you prefer. Don't put the fresh dill in the blender, though, because it will turn the whole thing green! Just mince it up and stir it in at the end.
agave nectar - If your tahini is bitter, adding a little agave will offset that.
onion powder - For umami powder!
water - To thin out the tahini. You may need extra water, depending on how thick your tahini is and what consistency you want your dill dip to be.
lemon juice - Adds such a nice tang!
garlic - Fresh garlic gives you a little zing and lots of umami! If you don't want to deal with whole cloves, you can use 1 teaspoon garlic powder instead.
salt - Brings out all of the flavors.

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🥣 How to make vegan dill dip

Combine all of the ingredients in your blender. Puree until smooth, adding more water by the tablespoon, as needed, to get things moving.

Taste and adjust seasoning, blending in between additions. Depending on how fresh your spices are, you may need to add more dill and onion powder. For more tang, add lemon juice by the tablespoon. If it's too thick, add more water or lemon juice, and if it's too thin, add more tahini.

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💡 Helpful tips

Please do be sure to stir your tahini before measuring it out! Tahini separates, so if you don't stir, your vegan dill dip will be more like vegan dill water. 😆
This dip thickens as it chills. If you're making this ahead as a salad dressing, I recommend thinning it out a bit more than you actually want, so it will be the perfect thickness after chilling. You can also just whisk in some water after chilling to get that perfect dill salad dressing consistency.

🫙 Storage directions

Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for five to seven days this way.

💬 Frequently asked questions

Why is my dip so thin?

If it's extremely watery, chances are you didn't stir your tahini well. Tahini separates, so if you don't stir, you're really just adding oil and leaving the solids behind.

Tahini can also vary in thickness from brand to brand, as well.

If your dip is just a bit thinner than you like, that's ok! Just add more tahini, blending in between additions, until you reach your desired thickness.

What can I use instead of tahini?

You can use a combination of vegan sour cream and vegan mayo instead. See the recipe notes for details.

🍴 More delicious vegan dips

Basil pesto hummus
Creamy Basil Olive Dip for Game Day (or any day!)
Vegan sour cream ranch party dip
Healthy Vegan French Onion Dip Recipe

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Vegan Dill Dip

by Becky Striepe

This quick and easy vegan dill dip is perfect for vegetables, vegan wings, and more! And it only takes 5 minutes to make in your blender.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup tahini Stir well before measuring it out!
2 teaspoons dried dill
1 ¼ teaspoons agave nectar optional, to offset bitterness in the tahini
1 teaspoon onion powder
¾ cup water or more, to reach your desired consistency
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
pinch of salt
veggies of choice for dipping carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, etc

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in your blender. Puree until smooth, adding more water by the tablespoon, as needed, to get things moving.
Taste and adjust seasoning, blending in between additions. Deepening on how fresh your spices are, you may need to add more dill and onion powder. For more tang, add lemon juice by the tablespoon. If it's too thick, add more water or lemon juice, and if it's too thin, add more tahini.

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📝 Notes

Leftovers will keep for 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator.

To make this sesame-free, replace the tahini and water with a cup of vegan sour cream and ¾ cup vegan mayo. Add lemon juice to taste, since the sour cream will have varying amounts of tang.

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Sarah
August 31, 2017 at 11:09 am

That dip sounds perfect! And I love the video :)
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- Becky Striepe
  August 31, 2017 at 11:33 am
  
  Thank you, Sarah!
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Sarah De la Cruz
August 30, 2017 at 1:08 am

You know how much I love tahini! This looks yummy!!!
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- Becky Striepe
  August 30, 2017 at 7:22 am
  
  Hooray for tahini!
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Dianne
August 28, 2017 at 3:54 pm

I love tahini so much and this dip looks so good! I want to dip just about everything in it!
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- Becky Striepe
  August 28, 2017 at 4:12 pm
  
  Thank you, Dianne! Enjoy it!
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Jules
August 28, 2017 at 1:04 pm

I go in to view the recipe & Lo & behold there are two men telling me about a venison recipe, not happy!
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  August 28, 2017 at 2:09 pm
  
  Hmm that should not be happening. If you see an ad like that, you can report it by clicking the little Report This Ad button. I unfortunately only have limited control over what ads get served, since online ads are contextual.
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Vegan Dill Dip for Vegetables (5 minute recipe!) (2024)

✓ Ingredients and substitutions

🥣 How to make vegan dill dip

💡 Helpful tips

🫙 Storage directions

💬 Frequently asked questions

🍴 More delicious vegan dips

📖 Recipe

Vegan Dill Dip

Ingredients

Instructions

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📝 Notes

Nutrition

About Becky Striepe

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Alternative names	Cacık, tarator
Course	Appetiser, side dish, meze
Serving temperature	Cold
Main ingredients	Strained yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, sometimes lemon juice, dill, mint, parsley, thyme
Variations	With strained or diluted yogurt and other herbs and vegetables