Take some avocado and mix it with tzatziki and you get this - avocado tzatziki. Cooling. Creamy. Sensual.
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.
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!
Avocado Tzatziki Recipe
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 tbsp coriander, (cilantro) finely chopped
- 1 tbsp mint, freshly chopped
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 pinch sea salt
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!
Michelle Christie
Thanks, Peter love the Gluten Free options. I am working my way through your recipes and love all the ones I've tried.
Peter G
Thank you
Justine
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)
Peter G
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.