Classic Yoghurt Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this Classic Yoghurt Sauce—an easy, versatile recipe that combines the tangy richness of plain Greek yoghurt with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and aromatic herbs like dill and mint. Perfectly balanced with garlic, a touch of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper, this creamy sauce is the ultimate pairing for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or even as a refreshing salad dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed addition to your meal prep repertoire. Serve it chilled and let its vibrant, herbaceous notes transform your dishes into culinary masterpieces!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by finely mincing 1 clove of garlic. You can also use a garlic press for a smoother paste.
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of plain Greek yoghurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the yoghurt mixture. Stir well to ensure the garlic is evenly distributed.
Finely chop 1 tablespoon of fresh dill and 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves. Add them to the bowl with the yoghurt mixture.
Season the sauce with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. If it is too thick for your preference, you can add a splash of water or more lemon juice to thin it out.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the sauce for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
Serve the yoghurt sauce chilled as a dip, salad dressing, or accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1269 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 396 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
