CBD tzatziki: a cold-mixed home recipe

Since 15 May 2026, the Directorate General for Food (DGAL) has been withdrawing CBD food preparations without European authorisation from the French market, in application of EU Regulation 2015/2283. This recipe assumes that you already have a legal CBD oil for your personal consumption, never for sale nor for serving to guests who have not been informed.

Tzatziki requires no cooking: Greek yoghurt, grated cucumber, garlic and herbs are mixed cold. That is a real advantage for a CBD preparation, the molecule degrading above 160-180 °C. Here there is no risk of heat-related loss: the CBD oil keeps the whole of its concentration once stirred in.

Ingredients: 400 g strained Greek yoghurt, 1 cucumber, 2 garlic cloves, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice, a few mint or dill leaves, salt and pepper. For the dosage: your CBD oil, according to your personal use.

Method: grate the cucumber, salt it lightly and leave it to drain for 15 minutes in a colander, then press it to remove the excess water. Crush the garlic, mix it with the Greek yoghurt, the olive oil, the vinegar, the drained cucumber and the chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in your CBD oil last, mixing well to make it even. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the flavours develop.

If you stir 3 ml of an oil at 5 % (50 mg/ml) into the mixture for 4 portions, you add around 150 mg of CBD, that is 37.5 mg per serving. That is well above the provisionally safe daily dose published by the EFSA on 9 February 2026, set at around 2 mg for a 70 kg adult. For more prudent use, limit yourself to a few drops across the whole preparation.

Add a touch of cumin or smoked paprika to vary the flavours, or replace the Greek yoghurt with a sheep's milk yoghurt for a more pronounced taste. Tzatziki keeps for two days in the fridge, in an airtight container; CBD oil loses none of its effectiveness in the cold. Always check the certificate of analysis of your oil before use; our CBD buying guide details the criteria to demand of a serious supplier.

CBD is not a medicine. If in doubt, consult a healthcare professional.

Can this tzatziki be prepared in advance?

Yes, it keeps for two days in the fridge. The absence of cooking means the CBD oil keeps its initial concentration throughout storage.

What type of CBD oil should be chosen for this recipe?

A broad-spectrum oil or a THC-free isolate blends in well in a cold preparation, without altering the taste of the yoghurt and cucumber.

Can the Greek yoghurt be replaced with a plain yoghurt?

Yes, but strain it for longer in a colander lined with a clean cloth, plain yoghurt being runnier than Greek yoghurt.

Can this tzatziki be served to guests?

No, unless each of them is explicitly informed and agrees beforehand. Since 15 May 2026, CBD food preparations may no longer be marketed in France.