Yogurt Dressing (Low-Fat, Healthy Recipe)
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
International
Yogurt Dressing (Low-Fat, Healthy Recipe)
Description
The dressing starts by combining low-fat Greek or natural yogurt with mustard and then whisking in white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and optionally olive oil, creating a slightly emulsified, creamy texture. Finely chopped onions and parsley are folded in to add freshness and mild bite.
This dressing serves well to enhance large salads and can be modified easily with ingredients like grated garlic, horseradish, ketchup, or herbs such as chives and dill for varied flavor profiles. Olive oil can be omitted or substituted, and different types of mustard or sweeteners like maple syrup can adjust taste and consistency.
It can be stored refrigerated for 3-4 days, making it practical for meal prep or to use as a versatile sauce or dip aside from salads.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup low-fat yogurt Greek or natural yogurt, 150 g
- 1 teaspoon mustard medium
- 1 onion red or regular, small
- 1-2 tablespoons white wine vinegar to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
- 1-2 teaspoons honey to taste, or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- salt fine sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Yogurt dressing (Note 1):
- Chop the onion very finely.
- Make yogurt dressing: Place the yogurt in a small bowl, add the mustard, and stir well. Add the vinegar, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk until the mixture emulsifies a little bit. Stir in the onion and the herbs.
Additions:
- Add: 1 grated garlic clove or 1 teaspoon horseradish (for beets for example) or 1 tablespoon ketchup/ mayonnaise/ chili sauce.Other herbs, like chives, coriander, dill, etc.1 or 2 very finely chopped anchovy fillets.1 or 2 very finely chopped gherkins.
Replacements:
- Replace: Olive oil with other kinds of oil (you could even leave it out completely).White wine vinegar with balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, or any other sort of vinegar.Regular mustard with Dijon mustard, grainy, or sweet mustard.Maple syrup or honey, agave syrup, or 1 teaspoon sugar, or leave out completely if you are already using ketchup, chili sauce, or sweet mustard.
- I almost always use low-fat creamy yogurt, but you can take the full-fat version or Greek yogurt. Sour cream, smetana, or creme fraiche taste great as well, but they all have a lot more calories.
Notes
- The dressing yields enough to dress a large salad; quantities can be doubled for extra to refrigerate 3-4 days.
- Customize with additions like grated garlic, horseradish, or various herbs according to preference.
- Olive oil and mustard types can be substituted or omitted without major effects on the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion from 4 | |
| Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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