Heart-Healthy Mustard Cream Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this Heart-Healthy Mustard Cream Sauce, a delightful blend of tangy and creamy flavors designed to complement a wholesome lifestyle. Made with nutrient-rich plain Greek yogurt, zesty Dijon mustard, and a touch of extra-virgin olive oil, this sauce delivers indulgent creaminess without sacrificing heart-conscious ingredients. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant pop of color and flavor, while garlic and onion powders enhance its savory profile. Perfectly balanced with a splash of lemon juice, this versatile sauce is ready in just 10 minutes and pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, seared fish, or steamed vegetables. Whether you use it as a dressing, dip, or drizzle, this quick and easy recipe proves you don’t have to compromise on taste to eat healthily.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon water (optional for thinning)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard. Stir well to blend the flavors.
Add the lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil to the mixture. Whisk these ingredients until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir the seasonings into the sauce until evenly distributed.
Fold in the freshly chopped parsley, ensuring it is well mixed throughout the sauce for a burst of fresh flavor.
If the sauce is too thick for your preference, gradually add water, one teaspoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Serve the heart-healthy mustard cream sauce over grilled chicken, fish, or steamed vegetables to enhance their flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1368 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 25.0 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% | |
*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.
