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    Home » Recipes » Modern Greek Recipes

    Avocado Tzatziki Recipe

    Published: Oct 6, 2014 · Updated: Apr 29, 2020 by Peter G · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    a bowl of tzatziki mixed with avocado on a table with a big slogan on top describing the dish

    Take some avocado and mix it with tzatziki and you get this - avocado tzatziki.  Cooling.  Creamy.  Sensual.

    a bowl of tzatziki made with the addition of avocado. Served with Greek pita bread on the side

    Tzatziki has always been a constant in my world.  Growing up, you can pretty much assume it was always served in my household.  And it still is.

    Sometimes I “throw one together” on the fly to go with a quick weeknight meal. Other times, I take my time to strain the yoghurt for a richer, creamier version of this beloved Greek dip.  And other times, I just like to change things around.

    Like I have today.

    avocado tzatziki recipe

    This avocado tzatziki recipe is not my creation though.  I saw the recipe for this on Val’s site over 6 years ago and only made it recently!  Time flies when you’re busy experimenting in the blogosphere.

    But I’m glad I waited!

    Tzatziki is wonderful on its own but with the addition of avocado it really goes up a notch.  Cooling. Creamy. Sensual.  All those things and more…

    As usual I’ve added my own spin on this recipe.  You can pretty much make a traditional tzatziki recipe and add some mashed avocado to it.  I’ve gone dowe the “fusion” road today and introduced it to some Mexican guacamole.

    Call it “Grexican”!

    I swapped some of the traditional herbs and added fresh coriander and lime juice.  Next time I’m thinking of adding in some chopped spring onions.  It’s hard to explain but the marriage of yoghurt and avocado is a happy one.

    This would work well with some of my steamed pita bread and pork souvlaki.

    Take it up another level and serve it up with whatever you fancy.Avocado tzatziki is really that good.

    Enjoy and Kali Orexi!

    cucumbers and avocado laid out on a chopping being prepped to make avocado tzatziki

    Avocado Tzatziki Recipe

    Author: Peter G
    Avocado tzatziki - Greece's famous dip gets transformed with the addition of avocado, lime and cilantro. It's cooling, creamy and sensual.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Cuisine Greek
    Servings 4 serves

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 ml Greek yoghurt, full fat
    • 1 avocado, roughly mashed with a fork
    • 3 cucumbers, grated and strained from all excess liquid
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 3 tablespoon coriander, (cilantro) finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon mint, freshly chopped
    • ½ lime, juiced
    • 1 pinch sea salt
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine all the ingredients above in a bowl and stir to combine evenly.
    • For best results place in the fridge for 3-4 hours before serving. Otherwise, serve immediately

    Notes

    • Adjust the salt to suit your own tastebuds.
    • You could use a lower fat yoghurt, but you shouldn't!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serve | Calories: 164 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g

    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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    1. Michelle Christie

      July 28, 2020 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      Thanks, Peter love the Gluten Free options. I am working my way through your recipes and love all the ones I've tried.

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      • Peter G

        August 13, 2020 at 7:24 am

        Thank you

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    2. Justine

      February 24, 2021 at 8:12 pm

      Hello Peter,
      I was delighted to come across your website; your recipes have been getting a workout this past year, especially in locked-down Melbourne. I love all of them and they've been a huge hit when I've shared them. Though not coeliac I am wheat intolerant and so it's great that many of your recipes offer alternatives.
      Nase kala!
      Justine (Ioustina)

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      • Peter G

        March 27, 2021 at 6:42 am

        Efharisto Justine - I'm glad you enjoyed cooking a lot of the recipes during that unusual time. Yes, I enjoy providing alternatives to a lot of Greek recipes. Take care.

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