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July 9, 2018 By Yang 13 Comments

Probiotic Kefir Tzatziki Dip

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Make your own tzatziki dip from one of the best probiotic source, milk kefir.  This kefir tzatziki recipe is not only healthy for the digestive system, but also a tasty condiment for grilled meats and vegetables at summer BBQs.

A bowl of kefir tzatziki dip made from scratch is one of the best source of probiotic.Milk kefir is one of the most probiotic-rich foods. But there is a difference between kefir made from kefir grains vs. powder starter. Kefir grains typically provide 3 times of the probiotic strains compared to powder starter.

I make my milk kefir from scratch by fermenting organic whole milk with kefir grains, then remove the kefir grains with a mesh strainer.  I then strain the kefir to thicken with a coffee filter or cheese cloth before using it to make this Tzatziki dip. A tip for this recipe is to over-ferment the milk kefir until quite a bit of the whey separates in the bottom of your fermentation jar. By separating the whey, it will reduce straining time significantly. More details on straining kefir can be found in my kefir cheese recipe. If you use store bought kefir, which hasn’t separated, expect a longer straining time.

A bowl of kefir tzatziki dip made from scratch is one of the best source of probiotic.More kefir recipes you will love:

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Probiotic Kefir Tzatziki Dip
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Make your own tzatziki dip from one of the best probiotic source, milk kefir. This kefir tzatziki recipe is not only healthy for the digestive system, but also a tasty condiment for grilled meats and vegetables at summer BBQs.

Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, Greek
Keyword: Kefir
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 507 kcal
Author: Yang
Ingredients
  • 1 cup strained kefir, from 4 cups of milk kefir, or coconut kefir as dairy-free alternative. (See recipe notes below for straining instructions.)
  • 1 mini cucumber, thinly shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp dill
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • 1 tbsp olive paste (optional)
Instructions
  1. Mix thinly shredded cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, most of the dill into strained kefir until well combined.

  2. Garnish with rest of the dill, olive paste, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Recipe Notes

1. Straining kefir: Pour 4 cups of milk kefir into a coffee filter or through layered cheese cloth. Let the milk kefir sit and strain until it reaches the desired consistency - it yields about 1 cup strained kefir for me. The straining process may take a few hours to a day. Over-fermenting the kefir will speed up straining time. More details on straining in my kefir cheese recipe. For this tzatziki dip, you don't need to strain the kefir to the consistency of a cheese; it should be thickened to resemble greek yogurt.

2. Save the whey strained from the milk kefir for other use. 

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  1. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

    October 8, 2018 at 2:16 pm

    I’ve never made kefir — I do like it though and I can see how it would make a very tasty tzatziki!!!
    Thanks for all the tips!

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  2. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    October 8, 2018 at 9:41 am

    I love tzatziki, what a great idea to use kefir to make it!

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  3. Anne Lawton says

    October 6, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    I love tzatziki! I would have not thought to make it with Kefir, goign to have to give it a try!

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  4. ChihYu Smith says

    October 5, 2018 at 10:25 pm

    This is perfect for appetizer and party dip! So refreshing and healthy delicious!

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  5. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    October 5, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    I would never have thought to make tzatziki from kefir. Such a great idea. We love having tzatziki with grilled chicken on the regular. Can’t wait to try this!

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  6. Raia Todd says

    October 4, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    I love tzatziki! I bet it’s delicious with a kefir base.

    Reply
  7. Joni says

    October 2, 2018 at 10:51 am

    Omg I make tzazkiki all the time but have never thought to make it with kefir. This is genius! I plan to try this ASAP!

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  8. Lindsey Dietz says

    October 2, 2018 at 9:39 am

    Wow, this is almost too beautiful to eat! And all the probiotics and healthy fats…. So yummy!

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  9. Megan Stevens says

    October 1, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    Yang, I’m not sure if the photos or the recipe are more beautiful. I love this all so much. Pinning and pinning it. SUCH beauty and health! Well done!

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  10. Jean says

    October 1, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    I absolutely love kefir AND tzatziki dip, so you know this is my kind of recipe! I bet this is wonderful for drizzling over grilled meats.

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  11. Renee Kohley says

    October 1, 2018 at 7:15 pm

    Oh I would love to dip steak or grilled chicken skewers into this! It looks amazing!

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  12. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    October 1, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    I LOVE Tzatziki but I don’t think I’ve ever seen one as beautiful as yours. Anyone would happily dip into that yumminess! Such a great idea using the kefir!

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  13. Tessa Simpson says

    October 1, 2018 at 2:42 pm

    I fell in love with kefir the first time I ever had it…magical stuff! So genius to straining it and make a tzatziki sauce out f it!

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