Yogurt Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 servings (1/4 cup each)
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Calories
93 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Yogurt Sauce
Description
The Yogurt Sauce recipe blends whole milk yogurt with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice to achieve a creamy and slightly tangy texture. Aromatics include minced fresh dill and garlic zest, which infuse the sauce with herbal and savory notes. A pinch of salt and red chili flakes balance the flavors by adding seasoning and a hint of spiciness.
The sauce is prepared simply by whisking all ingredients together and refrigerating until serving. Straining the yogurt beforehand can thicken the texture if desired. This sauce pairs well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a zesty dip for bread or raw vegetables.
Storage of leftovers is recommended in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness and flavor. Fresh dill is preferred for the best herbal note over dried options.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yogurt see note 1, whole milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon dill see note 2, minced fresh
- 1 clove garlic zested on a microplane grater
- salt to taste
- red chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt and chili flakes to taste (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and pinch red chili flakes). Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
- Strain whole milk yogurt overnight for a thicker sauce if preferred.
- Fresh dill is recommended over dried for better flavor.
- Substitute sour cream if yogurt flavor is not desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving (1/4 cup) | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 54IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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